Italian Fruitcakes with Frangelico Chocolate Sauce

Health score
10%
Italian Fruitcakes with Frangelico Chocolate Sauce
45 min.
12
790kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Italy with this exquisite recipe for Italian Fruitcakes, perfectly complemented by a rich Frangelico Chocolate Sauce. This dessert is more than just a treat; it is a celebration of textures and flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Italian cuisine. Each bite reveals a luxurious blend of crunchy hazelnuts, sweet Calimyrna figs, and the warm spiciness of crystallized ginger, creating a symphony of taste with every mouthful.



Baked in miniature Bundt molds, these fruitcakes are not only visually delightful but also boast a moist, tender crumb that is achieved through the careful balance of high-quality ingredients. The hint of orange zest and the fragrance of Frangelico liqueur meld beautifully, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions or a festive gathering.



To elevate this indulgent experience, a decadent Frangelico Chocolate Sauce, made from bittersweet chocolate and whipping cream, drizzles lovingly over each individual cake. The smooth, luscious sauce adds another layer of richness that complements the fruitcakes beautifully. Serve these charming little delights with a dollop of whipped cream, and you’ll have a stunning dessert that promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether it’s for a holiday feast or an elegant dinner party, these Italian Fruitcakes with Frangelico Chocolate Sauce are sure to become a new favorite at your table.

Ingredients

  • cups flour 
  • 0.5 cup cake flour 
  • 0.3 cup candied ginger minced
  • large eggs 
  • 12 ounces figs diced
  • cups hazelnuts husked toasted coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons orange zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • cup sugar 
  • 1.3 cups butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • 0.7 cup whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup frangelico 
  • 0.3 cup frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • muffin liners
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Butter and flour 12 miniature Bundt molds or 12 oversize muffin cups (each about 1-cup capacity). Toss nuts, figs, chocolate and ginger in medium bowl to blend.
  2. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in large bowl until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1/4 cup Frangelico and orange peel (mixture may look curdled). Sift both flours and salt over batter; mix in. Stir in nut and fruit mixture.
  3. Divide batter among molds.
  4. Bake cakes until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 45 minutes (about 55 minutes if using muffin cups). Turn cakes out onto racks; brush with 1/4 cup liqueur. Cool cakes completely.
  5. Cut out twelve 10-inch cheesecloth squares.
  6. Pour 1 1/2 cups liqueur into small bowl. Dip 1 square into liqueur; squeeze out some but not all liqueur. Wrap 1 cake in liqueur-soaked cheesecloth, then in foil. Repeat dipping and wrapping with remaining cakes, adding more liqueur if needed. Chill at least 1 week and up to 2 weeks. Bring cakes to room temperature before serving.
  7. Stir chocolate, 2/3 cup cream and liqueur in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and sauce is smooth.
  8. Arrange 1 cake on each plate.
  9. Drizzle with sauce. Pipe or spoon whipped cream alongside, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories790kcal
Protein6.14%
Fat61.57%
Carbs32.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.01
Glycemic Load
28.72
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.800434962563%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.15mg
Catechin
0.81mg
Epigallocatechin
0.83mg
Epicatechin
0.21mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.32mg
Quercetin
1.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:790.07kcal
39.5%
Fat:55.47g
85.33%
Saturated Fat:23.49g
146.78%
Carbohydrates:65.44g
21.81%
Net Carbohydrates:58.65g
21.33%
Sugar:36.46g
40.51%
Cholesterol:144.98mg
48.33%
Sodium:137.07mg
5.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:24.38mg
8.13%
Protein:12.44g
24.88%
Manganese:2.46mg
122.78%
Copper:0.95mg
47.58%
Vitamin E:5.62mg
37.49%
Magnesium:113.62mg
28.41%
Selenium:19.43µg
27.75%
Fiber:6.79g
27.17%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.67%
Iron:4.72mg
26.22%
Phosphorus:247.03mg
24.7%
Folate:86.77µg
21.69%
Vitamin A:962.51IU
19.25%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.66%
Potassium:507.47mg
14.5%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.63%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.21%
Vitamin B3:2.22mg
11.08%
Vitamin B5:0.94mg
9.44%
Vitamin K:9.85µg
9.38%
Calcium:93.51mg
9.35%
Vitamin D:0.98µg
6.55%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
4.96%
Vitamin C:3.9mg
4.72%
Source:Epicurious