Best Grandmas Molasses Fruitcake Recipes

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MOLASSES FRUITCAKE



Molasses Fruitcake image

I love dark fruitcake and this one is my favorite. This one keeps very well...especially if brandied! Makes two loaves or one 9 inch tube pan.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaf pans or one 9inch tube pan, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 lb butter (or 1/2 c. shortening)
1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons applesauce
2 cups mixed candied fruit, of your choice
1/2 cup chopped candied citron peel
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Butter 2 9x5 loaf pans.
  • Line them with foil and butter again.
  • Mix spices with the flour and take a small amount and dust the foil lined pans with it.
  • Set pans aside.
  • Take baking soda and add to the flour and spice mixture.
  • Set aside.
  • Cream butter then add brown sugar to it.
  • Cream again until sugar is incorporated.
  • Add lemon extract and eggs and beat well.
  • Add applesauce and molasses and blend.
  • Add flour/spice mixture and beat well.
  • Stir in candied fruit, citron, raisins and pecan.
  • Spoon into pans and cover tops with walnut meats.
  • Bake for 1- 1 1/4 hours (until toothpick comes out clean).
  • Let set for 7-10 minutes then turn out on racks and cool.
  • When completely cooled, wrap well and store in an airtight container.
  • *If you want brandied fruitcake: soak 2 pieces of cheesecloth in brandy.
  • Wrap fruitcake up with cheesecloth then wrap tightly with foil.
  • Open up every other day for a week and add additional brandy.
  • Serve away from flames.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.5, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 118.3, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 16.6, Protein 2.9

HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE



Holiday Fruitcake image

This is my own fruitcake recipe and it's a family favorite. The mixture of fruits and nuts helps make it a tasty treat. -Allene Spence, Delbarton, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups whole red candied cherries
1-1/2 cups whole green candied cherries
3 cups diced candied pineapple
1 pound walnut halves
10 ounces golden raisins
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Combine fruit and nuts. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over fruit and nuts; stir to coat. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool place. Bring to room temperature before serving; slice with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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