Irish Whiskey Fruitcake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Irish Whiskey Fruitcake filled with mixed fruit and pecans, soaked in whiskey
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup butter , softened ( or margarine )
3/4 cup brown sugar , firmly packed
2 eggs
1 can apricot halves , drained and chopped
1/4 cup Irish whiskey , plus more
Irish whiskey , to age and soak
2 cups seedless raisins
8 ounces mixed candied fruit , chopped
1 1/2 cups pecans , chopped
8 ounces candied red cherries , halved
4 ounces candied green cherries , halved
cheesecloth

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
464
Sugar
33g
Fat
25g
Irish Whiskey Fruitcake is a traditional cake that is usually served during Christmas or special occasions in Ireland. The cake is made with mixed fruit, nuts, and spices, soaked in Irish whiskey. The cake is then wrapped in cheesecloth and aged for several weeks to develop its flavor and texture. The cake can be kept for months when aged properly. Irish Whiskey Fruitcake has a rich and unique flavor that is perfect for those who love fruitcakes and whiskey.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 300°F.
2.Mix flour, baking powder, cloves, mace and cinnamon.
3.Cream butter until light. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
4.Fold in dry ingredients.
5.Add apricot halves, Irish whiskey, raisins, candied fruit, pecans and cherries. Stir until well combined.
6.Pour mixture into a greased and lined 9-inch square cake pan.
7.Bake 2 1/2 - 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.Remove cake from pan and prick all over with a fork. Drizzle whiskey all over the cake.
9.Wrap the cake in cheesecloth and age for several weeks before serving.

PROS

Irish Whiskey Fruitcake is a rich and flavorful cake that can be kept for months when aged properly.

The cake is soaked in whiskey which gives it a unique flavor and aroma.

CONS

The cake is high in calories and sugar.
It is not suitable for those who are watching their calorie intake or sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Irish Whiskey Fruitcake is a rich source of carbohydrates and fiber.
The fruit and nuts used in the cake are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The whiskey used in the cake has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and supporting overall health in moderation.

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