Christmas Fruitcake (Eggless)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 1
Delicious Christmas Fruitcake (Eggless)
in Bakery

Prep

60 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

240 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup fresh seedless raisin
1 cup fresh golden raisin , also known as sultanas
1 cup fresh plump currants
1 cup dried mixed fruit , peel preserved
2 ounces pitted dates , chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lemon , zest of , only , grated
1 orange , zest of , only , grated
1 1/3 cups boiling water
1/2 lb butter , real , soft , in chunks
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon , ground
2 teaspoons allspice , ground
2 teaspoons nutmeg , ground
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups self-rising flour
2 teaspoons salt
5 tablespoons cooking oil , generous
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup Bourbon
2 preserved figs , in syrup , drained , roughly chopped
1 cup maraschino cherries or 1 cup glace cherries , whole
5 ounces pecans , roughly chopped
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup Bourbon , extra

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
437
Sugar
48g
Fat
20g
Christmas is the season of joy and indulgence, and what better way to celebrate it than with a rich and flavorful fruitcake? This Christmas Fruitcake (Eggless) recipe is perfect for vegetarians and egg-allergic people who want a cake rich in fruits, nuts, and spices but without eggs. This cake is made with a variety of dried fruits, like raisins, currants, and mixed fruit, and chopped nuts like pecans. Its flavor is enhanced by the warming spices like cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, as well as brandy or Bourbon. This cake is perfect for gift-giving, sharing with family and friends, or enjoying with a cup of tea. You can bake it weeks in advance and let it mature until Christmas day to enjoy its full flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 300F.
2.In a large bowl, combine the light brown sugar, seedless raisins, sultanas, currants, mixed fruit, chopped dates, lemon juice, grated lemon zest, grated orange zest, and boiling water. Mix well.
3.Add the soft chunks of butter. Stir until the butter is melted.Add the baking soda, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking powder, self-rising flour, salt, cooking oil, and brandy. Mix until well combined.
4.Stir in the roughly chopped drained preserved figs, maraschino or glace cherries, and chopped pecans until everything is well distributed.
5.Pour the batter into a greased and lined 10-inch diameter and 3-inch deep round cake tin.
6.Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake. Cover the top with foil if it browns too quickly.
7.Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Brush with extra brandy or Bourbon.
8.Wrap the cake in cheesecloth, then store it in an airtight container. Store at room temperature and brush with extra brandy or Bourbon every two to three days for up to two weeks to develop the flavor. Serve and enjoy your Christmas Fruitcake (Eggless)!

PROS

This Christmas Fruitcake (Eggless) is a great vegetarian option for those who want to enjoy a rich and flavorful cake without eggs.

The cake is full of dried fruits, nuts, spices, and brandy that provide a rich, complex flavor.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar, fat, and calories.

It is also not suitable for people who are allergic to nuts, as it contains chopped pecans.

The lengthy preparation time may also deter some people from making it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake may not be the healthiest option, it does contain dried fruits and nuts that offer essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can promote health and well-being.

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