Dark Rich Fruitcake

Name: Dark Rich Fruitcake
Ingredients: 1 lb (500 g) sultana raisins; 1 lb (500 g) dried cranberries; 1 lb (500 g) candied mixed fruits; 1 lb (500 g) shelled nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc. or a combination); 1 lb (500 g) shelled nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc. or a combination); 1 lb (500 g) shelled nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc. or a combination); 1 lb (500 g) shelled nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc. or a combination); 1 lb (500 g) candied cherries; 3½ cups flour; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp each nutmeg and ground cloves; 1 tsp each nutmeg and ground cloves; 1 seedless thin-skinned orange, quartered (unpeeled); 1 cup tub margarine, cut in chunks; 1½ cups sugar; 6 eggs; ½ cup grape or apple jelly; ½ cup grape or apple jelly; ¼ cup brandy; ½ cup corn syrup (optional); ¼ cup water (optional)

Preparation info

Yield: 8 lb fruitcake or 3 loaves (about
40
servings).

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Food Processor Bible

By Norene Gilletz

Published 2011

About

This is a variation of the fruitcake my mother made for my wedding. Fruitcake will last for several years if properly stored. Sometimes it lasts even longer than the marriage!

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) sultana raisins
1 lb (500

Cake
Vegetarian
Low carb
Keto
Low sodium

Method

Preheat oven to 275°F.

Pour boiling water over raisins and cranberries to cover completely. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well; pat dry. Place in a very large mixing bowl. Add candied mixed fruits.

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