Vintage Fruitcake Recipe
This recipe uses a nice fruity wine to make it a winner!
Ingredients
- 2 cups candied fruit
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups raisins
- 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 chopped walnuts
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 can pineapple, crushed, drained
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup blackberry wine
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together candied fruit, raisins, dates, nuts, and pineapple.
- Pour wine over fruits and set aside.
- Cream shortening, brown sugar, and spices together
- until fluffy.
- Mix in beaten eggs.
- Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda, and
- beat well.
- Add fruit mixture, and mix well.
- Pour batter into 2 large loaf pans or 6 minature pans.
- Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Cool and wrap with foil. Store for at least 1 week before cutting
- for best flavor.
- They are tasty and make really nice gifts, esp. the little ones!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 79g | |
| Recipe makes 30 servings | |
| Calories 196 | |
| Calories from Fat 53 | 27% |
| Total Fat 5.96g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1.44g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 1.71g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 118mg | 5% |
| Potassium 197mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 35.35g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 23.4g | 16% |
| Protein 2.44g | 4% |
