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French Fruitcake Recipe

Recipe by: 106a802496d678ba

"The fruitcake from this French recipe uses candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins to make a fruitcake requiring no aging."
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  • 1Toss the candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.
  • 2In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and honey. Beat in the egg, then the cream or milk, rum, and vanilla. Stir together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and the baking powder; beat into the creamed mixture. Stir in the fruits and nuts. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • 3Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the cake 45 minutes longer, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.
Ingredients
  • 12 servings
  • 310 cals
  • 3/4 cup candied orange peel
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons light cream
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    310
    15%
  • Fat:
    12.3
    19%
  • Carbs:
    46.6
    15%
  • Protein:
    4.1
    8%
  • Cholesterol:
    53
    18%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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