Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake
Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake brims with jeweled dried fruits, candied peel, and almonds bound in a buttery, molasses-kissed crumb. Warm notes of cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves create a rich, aromatic bite that mellows beautifully over time. Ideal for festive gatherings, weddings, or holiday gifting when you want a luxurious, celebratory dessert.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook4 hrs 30 mins
- Serves40
- DifficultyHard
- 1
Wash and dry the raisins and the currants.
- 2
Wash, dry, pit, and chop the dates.
- 3
Chop the raisins and the citrus peel.
- 4
Slice the cherries.
- 5
Blanch the almonds and slice them lengthwise.
- 6
Combine the fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
- 7
Grease and line 3 standard Christmas cake pans (round pans at least 3 inches deep in sizes 5, 7, and 9 inches across) with 4 layers of heavy waxed paper or 3 layers of brown paper.
- 8
Grease again.
- 9
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- 10
Sift the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices together onto a piece of waxed paper.
- 11
Remove 1 cup of this flour mixture and combine it with the fruit and nuts.
- 12
Mix until the fruit is evenly coated.
- 13
Cream the butter until fluffy.
- 14
Add the extracts.
- 15
Gradually add the sugar, mixing until creamy.
- 16
Beat the egg yolks until light and lemon-colored, then beat them into the butter mixture.
- 17
Stir in the molasses and beat well together.
- 18
Add half of the remaining flour mixture and blend thoroughly.
- 19
Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold them into the batter.
- 20
Stir in the remaining flour mixture lightly, alternating with the grape juice and coffee.
- 21
Add the floured fruit and nuts, blending until the fruit is evenly distributed.
- 22
Turn the batter into the prepared cake tins, filling each about 2/3 full and spreading the batter evenly.
- 23
Bake in the center of the oven.
- 24
Bake the small cake for 2 1/2 hours, the medium cake for 3 1/2 hours, and the large cake for 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
- 25
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
- Calories 517.97 kcal High
- Protein 8.38 g Moderate
- Carbs 91.43 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.62 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.57 g High
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 95.79 mg High
- Sodium 71.69 mg Low Source
- Fiber 6.48 g Good Source
- Sugar 69.72 g High
- Added Sugar 7.94 g Moderate
- Calcium 80.98 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate
- Potassium 677.35 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 17.9 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.54 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
About This Recipe
Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake is a British dessert recipe made with 24 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 30 mins, serves 40, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 517.97 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake?
- It is a British cake recipe made with 24 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Butter. The full list of 24 is above.
- What goes well with Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake?
- Explore these British side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake?
- About 5 hrs 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 517.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Deeply Spiced Dark Fruit Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 24 ingredients and 25 steps.
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