Quick Fruit Cake Recipe

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WebApr 22, 2024 · Directions. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 275 degrees F. Coat two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pans or 3 mini loaf pans (6 …

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1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 275 degrees F. Coat two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pans or 3 mini loaf pans (6-by-3-inch) with cooking spray and lightly dust with flour.
2. Bring orange juice to a simmer in a small pan over medium-high heat. Mix orange peel, dried cherries, apricots, pineapple and currants in a large bowl; pour the warm juice over the fruit and let sit until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Strain out excess juice; toss the fruit with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until well coated. Set aside.
3. Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, allspice, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl until blended.
4. Place sugar, oil and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in molasses and vanilla, then add egg whites one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.

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Quick Fruitcake Recipe King Arthur Baking

WebInstructions. Prevent your screen from going dark as you follow along. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan. Place the …

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan., Place the butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, salt, and vanilla in a bowl, and beat till smooth., Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition., Add the flour, stirring to combine., Stir in the undrained crushed pineapple., Stir in the fruits, nuts, and candied cherries., Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top., Sprinkle with coarse white sparkling sugar, if desired., Bake the cake for 60 minutes, then tent it with aluminum foil.
2. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean., Remove the cake from the oven, and after 20 minutes loosen its sides, and turn it out of the pan onto a rack to cool., Cool the cake completely before slicing.

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World’s Best Fruit Cake A Beautiful Plate

WebDec 2, 2019 · In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer …

1. The Day Before Baking: Combine the dried fruit in a large mixing bowl. Add the dark rum, cover, and allow the mixture to soak at room temperature for a minimum of 12 hours, or ideally 24 hours prior to preparing the fruit cake batter.
2. Prepare the Fruitcake: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) with a rack in the center position. Set aside two 8x4-inch All Clad Pro-Release Bakeware Loaf Pans. If using these pans, you do not need to line or grease the pans prior to adding the batter. Equipment Note: This fruitcake can also be prepared using 9x5-inch loaf pans. If using other types of pans, lightly grease and line with parchment paper.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside.
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and light brown sugar together over medium-high speed for 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to medium and add the eggs one at a time, beating just until each egg is incorporated. The mixture will look slightly broken, that’s ok.

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