Traditional Christmas Fruitcake

Tuesday, January 13, 201511:42 PM(View: 12890)
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Nutritional Information

  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 465
  • Total Fat: 28.9g
  • Cholesterol: 78mg
  • Sodium: 309mg
  • Total Carbs: 46.3g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
  • Protein: 4.4g
Sale price: $85

This recipe includes dried fruit, instead of the glowing, candied stuff we've all learned to associate with fruitcake, and is less dense and more cake-like than many fruitcake recipes. It has become a favorite of my friends and family around the holidays (even the skeptical ones), and is delicious by itself, or covered with a layer of almond paste.

This cake is a rich, dark, moist fruit cake, very flavorful at Christmas. Try icing with almond paste for a more festive touch. This recipe is started in October or November so as to let it mellow before the holidays. I remember very well my mother storing her fruit cake in an old butter churn that belonged to my grandmother and great grandmother. I wish that I had that old crock.

Note:

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

* Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

* Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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