Best Dried Cherry Almond Fruitcake Recipes

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GRANDMA BETTIE'S LIGHT FRUIT CAKE



Grandma Bettie's Light Fruit Cake image

An easy light fruit cake that my mother made most years. Try substituting fruits that you like! To me it's the taste and smell of Christmas.

Provided by Leanne Mentz

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time P14DT1h45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups candied cherries
1 cup raisins
1 cup blanched almonds
1 cup dried pineapple pieces
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups butter
6 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line two loaf pans with parchment paper.
  • Coat cherries, raisins, almonds, and pineapple with 1 cup flour.
  • Beat sugar, butter, and eggs together until creamy. Sift remaining flour with baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture; stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Fold in the fruit and almond mixture. Spoon batter into the prepared pans and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Wrap cakes tightly and let age in a cool place for 2 to 4 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 187.2 mg, Sugar 33.2 g

DRIED FRUIT FRUITCAKE



Dried Fruit Fruitcake image

This is one very moist fruitcake, &, in my humble opinion, a huge cut above the usual fruitcake with candied fruit! And, when you can get raves from friends & relatives who don't ordinarily like fruitcake, well, that's definitely a plus! I usually use apricot brandy, but not always. For the dates, I like to use a cup of 'Fancy Medjool' dates & a cup of regular pitted dates, which I believe are 'Deglet Noor' dates. If the cake will probably be eaten during its first 'presentation,' you might want to unmold it onto a 14" serving plate & let it cool completely. Then, just before serving it, sprinkle the top lightly with powdered sugar, and--with pieces of larger dried fruits such as whole dates, apricot halves, apple slices, pear & peach halves, etc--fill the center of the cake & also place some on the edge of the serving plate all around the cake. Preparation & cooking time does not include the time it takes for the fruit mixture to cool.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
1 cup brandy (or use an equal amount of apple juice or cider)
2 cups dates, pitted & quartered
2 cups golden raisins
2 cups dried cherries
1 1/2 cups dried apricots, quartered
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups slivered almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine first 9 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce to low & cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat & cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F, then grease & flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients which are dry, then stir in the lightly beaten eggs, the almond extract, and the cooled fruit mixture, & combine well.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared Bundt pan & bake for at least 2 hours & 20 minutes. Toothpick in the center should come out clean.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then unmold onto a serving plate & cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 84.5, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 38.3, Protein 4.6

CHERRY-ALMOND FRUITCAKE



Cherry-Almond Fruitcake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons sweet sherry
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup glaceed cherries, quartered
1 1/4 cups ground almonds*
Extra sweet sherry, if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment or wax paper.
  • Place the raisins and sherry in a small saucepan and heat gently for 5 minutes so the raisins will absorb the sherry. Remove from the heat and stir in the cherries and 3 tablespoons of the ground almonds. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks and almond extract, and stir in the remaining ground almonds. Fold in the raisins and cherries.
  • Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and fold gently into the cherry batter with a large metal spoon.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool in the loaf pan. If desired, turn the cooled cake over, poke a few holes in the bottom, and drizzle it with a few tablespoons of sweet sherry. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

DRIED CHERRY CAKE



Dried Cherry Cake image

Dried cherries are reconstituted with almond extract to give this cake recipe a delightful flavor that goes great with coffee.

Provided by Judy Taubert

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup chopped dried cherries
½ cup hot water
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 egg white
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, hot water, and almond extract: let stand 20 minutes. Drain cherries, and pat dry between layers of paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 cup white sugar. Add yogurt, eggs, and oil. Stir well. Fold in cherries. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 inch round cake pan.
  • Stir pecans and 1 tablespoon white sugar together. Sprinkle on top of batter in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Serve warm, or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 154.1 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

JEWELED FRUITCAKE



Jeweled Fruitcake image

This yummy fruitcake is packed with colorful dried fruits and rich Brazil nuts.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried apricot halves (11 ounces)
2 cups pitted whole dates (12 ounces)
1 1/2 cups Brazil nuts (8 ounces)
1 cup red and green candied pineapple, chopped (7 ounces)
1 cup red and green whole maraschino cherry, drained (12 ounces)
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
Light corn syrup, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300°F. Line loaf pan, 9x5x3 or 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 inches, with aluminum foil; grease foil. Mix all the ingredients except corn syurp. Spread in pan.
  • Bake about 1 hour 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If necessary, cover with aluminum foil for last 30 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning.
  • Remove fruitcake from pan (with foil) to wire rack. For a glossy top, immediately brush with corn syrup. Cool completely before cutting, about 24 hours. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator no longer than 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg

DRIED CHERRY-ALMOND FRUITCAKE



Dried Cherry-Almond Fruitcake image

Categories     Cake     Berry     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Apricot     Cherry     Almond     Winter     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake
1 1/2 pounds pitted dried Bing cherries
1 1/2 pounds dried apricots, chopped
1 pound slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup golden raisins (about 5 ounces)
2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons amber rum
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Syrup
2/3 cup amber rum
1/3 cup pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour 10-inch-diameter nonstick angel food cake pan. Line bottom with parchment paper. Toss first 4 ingredients with 1/2 cup flour in large bowl to coat.
  • Whisk remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter and both sugars in another large bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, blending well after each addition. Beat in rum, maple syrup, and vanilla. Add flour mixture and beat until just combined. Stir in dried fruit mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan, flattening to eliminate air pockets. Bake until tester inserted near center of cake comes out clean and cake is deep golden brown, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes.
  • For syrup:
  • Whisk rum and maple syrup in bowl. Spoon half over warm cake in pan. Let stand until absorbed. Cut around cake to loosen; invert onto platter. Peel off paper. Spoon remaining syrup over cake. Let stand about 4 hours. (Can be made ahead. Cover and store at room temperature 1 day or chill up to 1 week.)

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