Packed with fruit and a hint of spice, fruitcake is one of the most comforting desserts. While it usually only makes an appearance in households over Easter and Christmas, fruitcake should be considered to be a perennial treat – it is, after all, made up of cupboard staples and is therefore perfect to put together in an emergency.
Prep Time
2 hours and 15 minutes
Ingredients for Fruitcake:
Method of preparing the Fruitcake:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with greased parchment paper, cut to fit the pan. Leave some hanging over the sides, so it’s easy to remove the cake after cooking.
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Mix together the sour cream and baking soda in a small bowl. Then set aside.
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Mix the dates, raisins, cherries, and nuts with 1/4 cup of flour. Set aside.
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In a bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg, then the orange rind, then the sour cream and baking soda mix.
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Add the flour and the salt and mix together.
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Add the fruit and nut mixture and mix well to ensure that the fruits and nuts are evenly distributed.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 1 to 2 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If you’re using brandy, sprinkle a few drops on the cake.
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