Best Boiled Fruitcake
This boiled fruitcake is an old-fashioned holiday dessert that's moist, flavorful, and dense with walnuts, citrus peel, spices, and candied fruit.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Line an 8-inch deep cake pan with parchment paper.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place sugar, candied mixed fruit, milk, butter, cherries, citrus peel, walnuts, allspice, and baking soda in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir flour and eggs into fruit mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Wrap the outside of the pan with brown paper or newspaper.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake cake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue baking cake for 1 1/2 hours.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Let cake sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a wired rack. Remove parchment paper, flip cake, and allow to cool completely on the rack. Cake may be stored wrapped in foil and in an airtight container for up to 6 months.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (10 servings total)