6 Jul 2010

banana fruit cake recipe | fruitcakes | fruit cake recipes

Banana Fruit Cake
1 cup butter2 cups granulated sugar4 eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or black walnuts1 1/2 cup raisins6 ripe bananas, mashed2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flour1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates1/4 pound red and green candied cherries, cut3 pieces candied pineapple, finely cut1 [...]

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31 May 2010

zucchini fruitcake recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Zucchini Fruitcake
3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg 2 teaspoons allspice 2 cups grated zucchini 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup light raisins 1 cup mixed candied [...]

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6 May 2010

stirring fruit cakes recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Stirring Fruit Cake
1 cup butter or margarine1 cup granulated sugar4 large eggs1 cup self-rising flour2 teaspoons apple pie spice mix2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons almond extract1 pound red candied cherries, chopped1/2 pound white candied pineapple, chopped1/2 pound green candied pineapple, chopped1/4 pound raisins6 cups pecans, chopped
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, [...]

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23 Mar 2010

carrot fruitcake recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Carrot Fruitcake
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil2 cups granulated sugar4 eggs3 cups all-purpose four2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt3 cups finely shredded carrots1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts1 cup raisins1 cup chopped dates1 cup mixed candied fruit
In a mixing bowl, combine oil and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, [...]

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19 Mar 2010

clear creek fruitcake recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Clear Creek Fruitcake
From the kitchen of Maria Hein
This can be made in traditional loaf pans or in 8-ounce pineapple cans.
1 1/2 cups dried pineapple, chopped1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped2 cups dried pears, chopped2 cups dried apples, chopped2 cups dark raisins or dried cranberries1 cup golden raisins1 cup pear brandy, preferably Clear Creek,    plus additional [...]

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10 Mar 2010

little chocolate-kahlua fruitcakes recipe | fruit cake recipes

Little Chocolate-Kahlua Fruitcakes
Source: Christmas with Southern Living 1997
1 cup butter 6 ounces semisweet chocolate 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 large eggs 1/4 cup Kahlua 2 tablespoons Kahlua 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour divided 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 10 ounces pitted dates whole [...]

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7 Mar 2010

vanilla wafer fruitcake recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Vanilla Wafer Fruitcake
1 (13 ounce) package vanilla wafers 1 pound pecan halves 1/2 pound candied red cherries 1/2 pound candied green pineapple 5 ounces white raisins 2 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 small can evaporated milk 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a tube pan.
(Save 5 whole cherries, 10 pineapple [...]

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1 Mar 2010

holiday delight fruitcake recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Holiday Delight Fruitcake
1 quart chopped pecans 1 pound candied cherries 1 pound candied pineapple 5 cups ll-purpose flour 1 pound butter 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 pound white raisins 2 ounces pure lemon extract 6 eggs, separated 3 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons water
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Grease well and flour a 4-quart [...]

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3 Dec 2009

mrs. crowther’s applesauce cake recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Mrs. Crowther’s Applesauce Cake
Submitted to RGM by Sharon on 01-21-02
Here is a gumdrop cake that my grandmother made. We called it fruitcake in the family, but the official title is Mrs. Crowther’s Applesauce Cake.
1 egg1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup butter2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups applesauce2 teaspoons baking soda4 tablespoons warm water1 tablespoon baking powder2 [...]

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12 Nov 2009

watermelon pickle fruit cake recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Watermelon Pickle Fruit Cake
1 cup halved candied cherries1 cup slivered candied pineapple1 cup light seedless raisins1 (1 pound 4 ounce) jar watermelon pickles, drained and slivered1/2 cup watermelon pickle syrup1 cup butter, softened2 cups granulated sugar5 eggs3 cups sifted all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sherry1 cup pecans, chopped1 cup blanched slivered almonds
Combine [...]

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16 Oct 2009

black fruitcake recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Black Fruitcake
This is an English cake. It is also known as Dark Fruitcake, English Fruitcake and Merry Christmas Cake.
1/4 pound candied citron1/8 pound candied lemon peel1/8 pound candid orange peel1/2 pound candied cherries1 pound candied pineapple1 pound golden raisins1/2 pound seeded raisins1/4 pound currants1/2 cup dark rum, cognac, sherry or Madeira1/4 pound blanched shelled pecans1/4 [...]

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6 Oct 2009

dundee cake recipe | fruitcake recipes | fruit cake recipes | fruitcakes

Dundee Cake
This is a famous old recipe. Serve it with tea, coffee or sherry. To serve it in the traditional style, put the entire loaf on a plate or cutting board, and slice it as you serve it.
1 1/2 cups currants1 cup diced mixed candied fruit1 cup dark seedless raisins3/4 cup light seedless raisins1/2 cup [...]

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5 Oct 2009

Italian Fruitcakes with Frangelico Chocolate Sauce recipe | Christmas recipes | cake recipes

Italian Fruitcakes with Frangelico Chocolate Sauce
Source: Bon Appetit December 1999
Fruitcakes3 cups hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped12 ounces diced Calimyrna figs8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet    chocolate, coarsely chopped1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature1 cup granulated sugar5 large eggs2 cups Frangelico (or more)2 tablespoons grated orange [...]

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