Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Nutmeg: 1 teaspoon
- Cloves: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Eggs: 3 large
- Milk: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter, melted: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Candied cherries: 1 cup
- Candied pineapple: 1 cup
- Candied orange peel: 1 cup
- Raisins: 1 cup
- Walnuts: 1 cup
- Rum: 1/2 cup
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
60-75 minutes
Difficulty Level:
3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Stir in the candied cherries, pineapple, orange peel, raisins, walnuts, and rum.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per slice
- Fat: 25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich, moist, and flavorful
- Studded with colorful candied fruits and nuts
- Perfect for Christmas dessert or tea time
User Comments:
- "This fruitcake is absolutely delicious! It's so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit and nuts give it a wonderful texture."
- "The perfect Christmas treat! I love the combination of sweet and tart flavors, and the rum gives it a lovely boozy kick."
- "This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's not too heavy or dense, and the fruits and nuts are not overwhelming."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use high-quality candied fruits and nuts for the best flavor.
- Soak the raisins in rum overnight before adding them to the batter for a more intense flavor.
- If you don't have a bundt pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
