Fruitcake #44948

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Fruitcake #44948
150 min.
10
651kcal

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Embark on a delightful journey back to the days of classic, richly-flavored desserts with this Fruitcake #44948, a scrumptious vegetarian delight that promises to impress. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply indulging in the comfort of your home, this fruitcake is designed to enchant your taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

Crafted for the modern cook, this recipe is surprisingly straightforward despite its old-world charm. In just 150 minutes, you can serve up to 10 persons a slice of heaven, each bite offering a well-balanced 651 kcal of pure delight. Whether you're savoring it as a sophisticated dessert or a cozy snack, this fruitcake is destined to become a beloved staple in your culinary repertoire.

The star of this show is, without a doubt, the exquisite combination of ingredients. From the aromatic spices and zests to the succulent fruits and nuts, every element is meticulously selected to ensure a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Imagine the sweet, plump candied cherry and pineapple mingling with the chewy raisins and dates, all enveloped in a tender, buttery cake. The optional citron adds an extra layer of complexity, while the pecans or walnuts provide a delightful crunch.

This recipe is not just about the taste; it's also about the experience. The process of preparing this fruitcake is a joy in itself, from the initial creaming of butter and sugar to the final step of wrapping the cooled cake in aluminum foil to mature and intensify its flavors. The aroma that fills your home as it bakes is a promise of the delightful moment when you finally slice into it.

So, whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious novice, Fruitcake #44948 offers an inviting gateway to a world of timeless, comforting flavors. It's not just a recipe; it's a tradition waiting to be continued in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup grape juice 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup butter 
  • 0.5 lb cherries whole
  • teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup citron 
  • 1.3 cups fruit snipped
  •  eggs separated
  • cups flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  •  lemon zest 
  • 0.5 teaspoon mace 
  • 0.5 cup blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg 
  •  orange zest 
  • 1.8 cups walnut pieces 
  • 0.5 lb pineapple 
  • 1.3 cups raisins 
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • loaf pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Separate eggs.Beat yolks with molasses and juice.Cream butter and sugar.
  2. Add yolk mixture to creamed mixture and blend.
  3. Combine fruits and nuts; mix with 1 cup flour to coat.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.Sift remaining 1 cup flour with spices.and baking soda.Beat egg whites until peaks form and fold into creamed mixture.**
  4. Cut cooking time in half to 1 hour for loaf pans.Gently stir in fruit/nuts and dry ingredients.
  5. Pour into a 9" tube pan that has been well greased, lined with brown paper and greased again.Reduce heat to 300 degrees F and bake for 2 hours.Put on rack to cool.Wrap in foil and store in a cool place.

Nutrition Facts

Calories651kcal
Protein5.84%
Fat45.67%
Carbs48.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.46
Glycemic Load
44.85
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.022173829701%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
7.46mg
Petunidin
0.06mg
Delphinidin
0.12mg
Malvidin
0.71mg
Pelargonidin
0.06mg
Peonidin
0.41mg
Catechin
1.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
1.17mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:650.85kcal
32.54%
Fat:34.5g
53.07%
Saturated Fat:13.75g
85.92%
Carbohydrates:82.41g
27.47%
Net Carbohydrates:77.03g
28.01%
Sugar:41.91g
46.57%
Cholesterol:130.65mg
43.55%
Sodium:301.08mg
13.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.93g
19.86%
Manganese:1.55mg
77.6%
Copper:0.58mg
28.97%
Selenium:19.78µg
28.26%
Magnesium:97.85mg
24.46%
Vitamin C:19.64mg
23.8%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.44%
Fiber:5.38g
21.54%
Iron:3.84mg
21.31%
Folate:83.48µg
20.87%
Potassium:680.61mg
19.45%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
19.06%
Phosphorus:178.27mg
17.83%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.81%
Vitamin A:734.71IU
14.69%
Vitamin B3:2.31mg
11.56%
Calcium:105.79mg
10.58%
Zinc:1.29mg
8.62%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.6%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.48%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.91%
Vitamin K:3.93µg
3.74%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.93%
Source:Food.com