Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style)
Discover how to make Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style). A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
25
Prep Time
90
Cook Time
115
Total Time
12
Servings
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Discover how to make Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style). A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Prep: Preheat oven to 150°C / 300°F. Grease a 23cm / 9-inch bundt or loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
Step 2
2. Cream butter & sugar: In a stand mixer, beat butter and brown sugar for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
Step 3
3. Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest.
Step 4
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
Step 5
5. Mix batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, alternating with orange juice and 2 tbsp rum. Mix until just combined.
Step 6
6. Fold in fruits & nuts: Gently stir in dried fruits and pecans with a spatula.
Step 7
7. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 85–95 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes.
Step 8
8. Make glaze: Warm apricot jam with remaining 2 tbsp rum in a saucepan until smooth. Brush generously over warm cake.
Step 9
9. Rest: Let cool completely (30 minutes) before slicing.
You Must Know
- ✓Toast pecans in a dry pan for 5 minutes to intensify their flavor.
- ✓Room-temperature ingredients ensure even mixing.
- ✓Poke small holes in the warm cake with a skewer to help the glaze penetrate.
Chef's Notes
Toast pecans in a dry pan for 5 minutes to intensify their flavor.
Room-temperature ingredients ensure even mixing.
Poke small holes in the warm cake with a skewer to help the glaze penetrate.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with strong black tea, coffee, or a dollop of clotted cream. Ideal for Christmas gatherings or as an edible gift.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
520
Calories
6g
Protein
72g
Carbs
23g
Fat
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Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style)
Discover how to make Never Fail Fruit Cake (Old-Fashioned Style). A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (14)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 150°C / 300°F. Grease a 23cm / 9-inch bundt or loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Cream butter & sugar: In a stand mixer, beat butter and brown sugar for 3–4 minutes until fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt.
- Mix batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, alternating with orange juice and 2 tbsp rum. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in fruits & nuts: Gently stir in dried fruits and pecans with a spatula.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 85–95 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 15 minutes.
- Make glaze: Warm apricot jam with remaining 2 tbsp rum in a saucepan until smooth. Brush generously over warm cake.
- Rest: Let cool completely (30 minutes) before slicing.
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