Dark Fruitcake

Name: Dark Fruitcake
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed candied fruit; 1 (16 ounce) jar mincemeat; 1 12 cups golden raisins; 1 12 cups dark raisins; 23-1 cup candied citron peel; 1 12 cups blanched whole almonds; 1 12 cups whole brazil nuts (optional); 1 12 cups hazelnuts; 2 cups pecan halves; 2 cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped; 1 12 cups pitted dates, coarsely chopped; 34 cup whole candied red cherries or 34 cup green glazed cherries (or combination, recommended); 3 cups all-purpose flour; 14-12 cup extra flour, for coating fruits and nuts; 1 cup sugar; 12 cup dark molasses; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup dark rum or 1 cup brandy; 14-12 cup water or 14-12 cup orange juice; 4 -5 eggs (1 cup); 1 cup oil (canola, safflower, corn, etc.); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon allspice; 14 teaspoon ground cloves

27 ingredients

20 steps

Ingredients

2 cups mixed candied fruit
1 (16 ounce) jar mincemeat
1 12 cups golden raisins
1 12 cups dark raisins
23-1 cup candied citron peel
1 12 cups blanched whole almonds
1 12 cups whole brazil nuts (optional)
1 12 cups hazelnuts
2 cups pecan halves
2 cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1 12 cups pitted dates, coarsely chopped
34 cup whole candied red cherries or 34 cup green glazed cherries (or combination, recommended)
3 cups all-purpose flour
14-12 cup extra flour, for coating fruits and nuts
1 cup sugar
12 cup dark molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup dark rum or 1 cup brandy
14-12 cup water or 14-12 cup orange juice
4 -5 eggs (1 cup)
1 cup oil (canola, safflower, corn, etc.)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
14 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1

In a large microwave safe bowl, heat rum on high for 30 seconds.
2

Stir in raisins and heat on high for 2 minutes.
3

Stir rum/raisins, cover and set aside.
4

Heat oven to 275F.
5

Grease and flour a large (12 cup) tube or bundt pan, and two 8 or 9-inch loaf pans.
6

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except fruits, nuts, raisins, mincemeat and water (or orange juice).
7

Mix for about 1 minute on low speed of mixer, scraping bowl constantly.
8

Drain rum from raisins, add water (or orange juice) to rum to equal 1 cup.
9

Add rum/juice mixture to batter and beat for 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occaisionally.
10

Stir in mincemeat and mix well.
11

Batter will be very thick.
12

In a large bowl, mix together all fruits and nuts (including drained raisins).
13

Sprinkle with 1/4 cup flour and toss to coat (add more flour if necessary).
14

With a wooden spoon, stir all the fruits and nuts into the batter, making sure all are coated.
15

Fill large tube pan to within 2 inches of the rim, spread mixture evenly.
16

Divide remaining mixture evenly in the 2 prepared loaf pans.
17

Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
18

If necessary, cover fruitcakes with aluminum foil for the last hour of baking to prevent over browning.
19

Remove cakes from pans and cool.
20

When cool, (brush them with additional rum- optional), then wrap them well in plastic wrap and store in a cool place for at least 3-4 week before serving.