Image

Holiday Fruit Cake

Print
Embody the holiday spirit with this timeless classic. The only fruit cake recipe you're sure to love!

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 28 oz. jar mincemeat or 2 2/3 cups homemade
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups candied fruit: green and red cherries, chopped; pineapple pieces
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
Cheesecloth
Brandy or rum to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-inch tube or Bundt pan. Line the pan with wax paper and butter the wax paper.
 
Sift together flour and baking soda. In a separate bowl, mix together eggs, mincemeat, condensed milk, fruits and nuts. Slowly fold in dry ingredients. Pour mix into papered pan and bake until the middle springs back when pressed with a finger, which should take one to two hours. Cool in pan on a baking rack. Remove from pan and take off wax paper. Dust top with powdered sugar. Slice and serve.
 
To preserve cake, soak some cheesecloth in brandy or rum, then wrap the cake in the wet cheesecloth. Next, wrap the cheesecloth-covered cake in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Store the wrapped cake in a cool, dark place.

Recommended

Chicken Dijon image
Chicken Dijon
Tired of the same old chicken dish? Try this unique, french-inspired dish that fuses the tangy taste of mustard with the hearty taste of chicken for an unforgettable meal.
Good Ol' Fashioned Pancakes image
Good Ol' Fashioned Pancakes
Looking for a simple pancake recipe with no extra frills? Then try these golden, fluffy and delicious pancakes, just like how Grandma used to make them!
Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps image
Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps
Based on a popular Chinese dish, these fun and tasty wraps make for appealing appetizers or well-proportioned meal that is perfect for entertaining!
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi image
Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
A light pasta dish loaded with shrimp, garlic and lemon, a perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner for those who don't want to sacrifice taste for convenience.

Top Videos

Grilled Corn Salad image
Grilled Corn Salad
This is a fantastic summer salad. Buy summer's best sweet corn to mix with garden-fresh red peppers. Best of all, this can be made well ahead of time so you won't miss out on summer fun!
Chicken Pot Pie image
Chicken Pot Pie
A delicious chicken pot pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery.
Bourbon Chicken image
Bourbon Chicken
Chinese recipe, American name. Come and try this unique fusion of cultures as East meets West in this flavorful and delicious meal
Pizza Margherita in 4 Easy Steps image
Pizza Margherita in 4 Easy Steps
Come celebrate the spirit of Italian cuisine with a delicious thin-crust pizza adorned with the colors of the Italian flag: Green from basil, white from mozzarella. and red from tomato sauce. A must-have for homemade pizza lovers!