FRUIT CAKE - How to make FRUITCAKE Recipe

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits provide a lighter texture, while raisins are more economical.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are nut-free and can be more affordable.

rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: water

Apple juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while water is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

Combine 1.5 cups mixed dried fruits, 1 cup whole red cherries, 1 cup whole green cherries, 1.5 cups candied pineapple, 1.5 cups dark raisins, 1 cup chopped dried dates, 1 cup crumbled pecans, 1 cup chopped dried apples, and 1 cup crushed walnuts in a large bowl.

Add 0.5 cups apricot brandy to the fruit and nut mixture and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 2 hours.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.34 cups white sugar, 0.75 cups packed brown sugar, 0.5 teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

In another bowl, whisk together 5 eggs and 2 tablespoons molasses until well combined.

Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Add 0.5 cups room temperature butter and mix on low for 3 minutes until combined.

Fold in the fruit and nut mixture into the batter until evenly incorporated.

Grease and flour three 8x3.75 inch disposable aluminum loaf pans and fill with the batter, packing it down to remove air pockets.

Preheat the oven to 250°F and bake for 3 to 3.5 hours, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

Let the fruit cake cool in the pans for 10 minutes before slicing.

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