French Fruitcake Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 - 9 x 5 inch loaf cake

French Fruitcake Recipe

Ingredients

¾ cup candied orange peel

½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts

½ cup raisins

½ cup golden raisins

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

½ cup butter

softened

½ cup white sugar

2 ½ tablespoons honey

2 eggs

1 ½ tablespoons light cream

2 tablespoons dark rum

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Toss the candied orange peel walnuts and raisins with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl cream the butter with the sugar and honey. Beat in the egg then the cream or milk rum and vanilla. Stir together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and the baking powder; beat into the creamed mixture. Stir in the fruits and nuts. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the cake 45 minutes longer or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutritional Information

French Fruitcake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 309.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.1g 8%

Carbohydrates: 46.6g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 19.4g

Fat: 12.3g 19%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 28%

Cholesterol: 52.6mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 290.2IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 40.6mcg 10%

Calcium: 33.7mg 3%

Iron: 1.3mg 8%

Magnesium: 17mg 6%

Potassium: 148.7mg 4%

Sodium: 89.3mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 110.7

*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.