A Christmas Fruit Cake You'll Love

A Christmas Fruit Cake You'll Love

andrewzimmern.com

Boil dried fruits with rum and spices to create a moist, spongy Christmas Fruit Cake perfect for gifting or any day. Easy to make, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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Cooking tools:

  • Springform pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Toothpick
  • Cooling rack
  • Serving platter
  • Stove
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Grater
  • Paring knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Airtight container
  • Pastry brush
  • Chef's knife
  • Sifter
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • 3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup drained Amarena cherries (in syrup)
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 Granny Smith apple—peeled, cored and shredded
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

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