How To Make Best Christmas Fruitcake Recipe
It’s always the season for merry making and nothing gets merrier than a full stomach. These Christmas recipes will do the trick for happy smiles and bellies. Nobody goes on diet and no tummy goes hungry during Christmas!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, chopped dates, and candied cherries)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or almonds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brandy or rum (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a bowl, combine the dried fruits and chopped nuts. Set aside.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the molasses and buttermilk.
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In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
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Fold in the dried fruit and nut mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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If desired, poke several holes into the warm cake with a toothpick and drizzle with brandy or rum for added flavor and moisture.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories : 360kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 89mg
- Sodium : 245mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 51g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugars : 30g
- Protein : 5g
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