These are in my published cookbook as 'Victorian Jewels'. They take fruitcake to a tasty new high and are very easy to make. Prep. time does not include the overnight marinating.
Provided by momthecook 2
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix fruit, raisins, currants and brandy.
- Let sit overnight.
- In the morning, cream together the brown sugar, butter and egg.
- Mix flour, salt, baking soda and spices.
- Add to egg mixture.
- Mix well and stir in marinated fruit.
- Add walnuts if desired. (I do half with, half without nuts.).
- Fill paper lined muffin cups 1/2 full.
- Bake at 300F for 30 minutes.
- While still warm pour 1/4 teaspoons brandy over each.
- I gnerally mark the plain cakes with a 1/2 glace cherry and the ones with the nuts with a 1/2 walnut.
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