Old Fashioned FRUIT CAKE Recipe! Dark CHRISTMAS Fruit Cake From 1955!

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: unsweetened dried fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Unsweetened dried fruit reduces sugar content.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: water

Apple juice adds moisture without alcohol.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative.

Put currants and raisins in a large mixing bowl.

Add candied fruit and nuts to the bowl.

Toss all the fruits and nuts with 1 cup of flour to keep them suspended in the cake.

Sift the remaining 1 cup of flour with spices and baking soda.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.

Cream together shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add 1/4 ounce of melted chocolate to the mixture.

Alternate adding the flour mixture with orange and lemon juice, mixing until just combined.

Mix the batter with the dried fruits, candied fruits, and nuts.

Fold in the beaten egg whites, stirring in a few to loosen the mixture before folding in the rest.

Line a bundt or tube pan with parchment paper or tin foil and grease it.

Pack the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake until a knife inserted comes out clean, then cool completely in the pan.

Wrap the cooled fruit cake in cheesecloth and soak it in brandy.

Cooking Techniques

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