@@mayllum9544 It will take me some time, but I can probably do that for you sometime this week. I'll google the conversions as soon as I can. Thanks so much!
I made it and it did taste delicious... waiting for the 3rd feed of Cointreau. My dried fruit measurements totalled 1.1kg. The dedicated coconut added texture to it! Thank you.
If making mini loaves, what baking time would you begin with? Any modification to the oven temp? Thank you! I made the recipe exact last year, but now I want to spread the love by making more loaves :)
I'm making this for 2024 Christmas. I've made this cake four times now and have been asked for the recipe many times. I directed them here and insisted that they must click on the "thumbs up" 👍🏼 before they watch the video... lol. Thank you once again for sharing. 🥰
My mom use to make fruit cake. She use to then take it and wrap it in a brandy cloth for a week or two. A cloth cut out from an old denim shirt works best, soak it in Christian Brothers bandy, lightly squeeze the cloth out, wrap the fruit cake up, and put it in a gallon sized ziplock bag for a week or two. I just tried a store bought fruit cake that I did that with, and it still turned out great.
You can definitely do that with this recipe, if you’d like. I just never have because we don’t care for the taste of alcohol very much. This one gets super moist after it’s frozen, so I typically make it ahead and freeze it. Thanks for watching!
That looks so delicious especially with the coconut i'm definitely going to give this a try thank you very much oh how much Alcohol can I put in this recipe they say if you put Alcohol in it will last longer I haven't try this yet but i'm going to
Elaine, I just made this Recipe today,and it is hands down,the STANDARD,for an Excellent Fruitcake! Came out perfect,and tasted FAR better than the famous Jane Parker Recipe! THIS IS IT !!
I'm so glad that you enjoyed this recipe. I have no idea where my mother-in-law originally got the recipe, but she had been making this for years. She gave me her recipe and I've been making it for about 10 years now. We've always enjoyed it. Thanks so much for your kind comment and for watching!
This is the best Fruit Cake I have ever made so glad I found your video This will be the only one I will ever make it doesnt get better than this one!!! Thank you Elaine!!
Thank you so much. Merry Christmas. My husband and I haven't baked fruitcakes in years. We will this year plus a mincemeat pie. We are respectfully 79 and 70 years old. I never mixed with my hands. I have gloves and will do it. My wrist can't handle stirring thick fruitcake batter. I learned to coat the raisins in flour that keeps them from sticking together. His guardian taught him. Merry Christmas 🎄
Hey there, Mae. You're right about fruitcake batter, it is too thick to stir with a spoon or spatula. I also have arthritis in my wrist and it makes jobs like this difficult. I've never had an issue with my raisins sticking together and I believe that is because of the batter being so thick. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching my video. Merry Christmas!
I loooove fruitcake. Was searching for a store bought in a tin but prices crazy. Remembered I had candied fruit in fridge, now soaking in red wine with pecans. Will make my own. Thank you!
A little hint from me,,take a little of your flour and coat your fruit before you put it in the batter. Keeps the fruit from sticking together...looks so good love fruit cake...
Oh my goodness! I was going to buy a fruitcake but after not being able to find one that was appealing to me I started searching for recipes. Your recipe with the raisins and coconut sounded so good so I bought the ingredients and made one. Just took it out of the oven as a matter of fact. My intention was to let it cool but it smelled so good I had to cut a sliver to try. It is amazing! Yours is the best fruitcake I’ve ever tasted. Well, to be honest, I haven’t really tried that many but I don’t need to try any more. I will never again buy a fruitcake or make any other. Yes it’s that good! Thank you!!
Aw, Stephanie, you just made my day! I'm so happy that this recipe worked out for you! As I've said before, even people who hate fruitcake, seem to really love this one. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for your comment and for watching my video.
My grandma made fruit cakes and pour brandy over them everyday for 2 weeks, then she would let you have some cake, l loved them. Ive been trying to get my wife to make me fruit cake for 50 years and she won't. Im going to try your cake and see if i can make it. Thanks.
I'm sure you can, it's not difficult to make at all. You can also pour brandy over this one too, if you like. I just never have because my husband and I don't care for the taste of alcohol very much. Just remember to sift your flour before measuring to ensure accuracy. Thank you for watching, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Thank you Elaine. My best friend has me on the search for the best fruit cake recipe and I think I found it. I can't wait to make it. I'll let you know. God bless you and your family. Merry Christmas and a beautiful New year. 😀❤🙏
Aw, thank you, Joann. I hope it works out well for you. God bless you and your family, as well. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thanks so much for watching!
I just made this fruitcake-OMG!!! I don't often pat myself on the back but this was phenomenal. I did swap out dates for the coconut, and I baked it off in small disposable pans so I could give some of it away to a few people, but other than that, it's all yours! I can't wait for my fruitcake hating family to try it on Christmas-I don't think it's possible to not love this fruitcake!
Hope you enjoy, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Even people who say that they don't like fruit cake seem to really enjoy this one. Thanks for stopping by!
I'm so happy that this recipe works so well for you. I have a lot of friends and family who ask for this fruitcake as well. I make them ahead and freeze them. They're so good! Thanks so much for your kind comment. I'm so happy you stopped by!
Great video Elaine, Just today I made an Irish Fruitcake that my mother had made for years. It looks very similar to yours. Only slightly different. I think I'm going tp give yours a try also and compare. Thank you
You're just the sweetest; great video, straightforward. I have been looking at dozens of fruitcake recipes, never made one. Yours seems less intimidating; most are too heavy on the spices and not sure I want to booze one up the first time I attempt making one. Thank you for sharing!
Aw, thank you, I appreciate that. This recipe really is easy to make and makes a very moist and buttery tasting fruitcake. You can brush fruit-flavored brandy on this cake, but it really doesn't need it. It's perfect for those who don't care for the taste of alcohol or the bitterness of citron and orange rind. I hope you'll try it. Thanks for watching!
Yes, citron is the ingredient i don't care for in fruitcake! It is bitter and has a chemical aftertaste to me. This looks delicious and love the addition of coconut! Happy Holidays!
I truly thank you for this recipe. My mom passed away several years ago on a Thanksgiving morning, and I didn't get her recipe. 😢 I remember this is the exact way she prepared her fruit cake. Only one thing different she poured wine over hers and wrapped in a sheet for several days. Do you recommend this part of the recipe? Again thank you so much it brought back so many fun (bitter sweet) memories of my mother preparing for the holidays.
Oh, I'm so happy that this recipe brings back such precious memories for you. I lost my mom in 2014 and there are a few things that she made that I haven't quite been able to copy. To answer your question, you can certainly pour wine, brandy, or any other liqueur that you like. My MIL also told me that you can even use fruit juice, if you'd rather not use alcohol, but I've never tried it. I usually just take mine out of the oven and put it in the freezer. When it thaws out, it's extremely moist. My MIL is 95 years old now and she never makes this anymore, but I try to make one for her at Christmas time. Thank you so much for your kind comment, you just made my day! I'm so happy that you stopped by.
I soak my fruit in juice with some sort of alcohol for at least 3 months in the fridge before making a cake. Needs only self raising flour added. No eggs, butter. Never fails. My grandmother soaked her fruit overnight in ginger ale before making her fruit cakes. They are also a moist cake and they don't last long enough to go off without the addition of alcohol.
Dearest Elaine, thank u so much, for this beautiful fruit cake. I have been checking other cakes, but , I felt comfortable with ur cake. Thank u. I never , made a fruit cake before. Thanks again.
I've made a few different (youTube) fruitcakes and I find that this is the best! I did change the candied pineapple to a can of sliced pineapple instead and 1 half cup sugar instead of two coz I didn't want my cake too sweet. It came out the way I like it. 🥰🤩
Thank you for trying this recipe, I'm so glad that it turned out well for you. My MIL made this for years before I did, I have no idea of where she got it. I'm so glad that you stopped by, thank you so much for watching!
Thanks for sharing . Your delicious looking . Fruit cake recipe . I want to try this recipe of yours . Don't know if I'll make it for Christmas . I might have time to do it . Have A Beautiful Day .
I'm so happy that you enjoyed the fruit cake! It is very good, I need to think about making one soon, too. Thanks so much for your kind comment, I'm glad you stopped by. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Hey there, Diane. I'm so happy that your husband enjoyed the fruitcake. Thanks so much for your comment. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Thanks for watching.
This furit cake sounds delicious 😋. I will be trying this recipe. I loved how you talked about your paw 🐾 family so precisely ❤. Happy Holidays 😊🎄☃️⛄🎅🤶🥂🍾 Everyone stay safe.
Thanks so much! 😊 It is a delicious fruit cake that even people who don't care for fruit cake seem to really enjoy this one. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season! Thanks so much for watching. 💕🙂
Thank you! Your recipe looks so good. I’ve been wanting a light fruitcake base recipe to try to hack the Apricot & Pecan cake from DeLuxe Bakery in Corsicana, Texas. I crave that cake. Hopefully I can use your batter then substitute an equal weight of pecans and dried apricots. ❤
I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your video and how you encouraged me to bake my first fruitcake. I much prefer a light Christmas cake to those that are much darker and spicier and yours was perfect. I used your exact recipe but I made 3 smaller cakes than 2 larger ones. I had only one problem. Since the pans were smaller loaf pans, I figured they probably wouldn't take as long. I checked them after 2 hrs (@ 275) and my skewer came out a little moist, they were lovely and golden brown on top but I thought maybe a little longer in the oven, about 15 mins. I took them out of the pan and let them cool (although I couldn't wait for mine to completely cool before slicing into it). It is DELICIOUS! The problem is that the outside edges around the cake are quite crispy, sort of cookie-like and the inside was still quite moist. I have a new stove and I think the temp. is slightly lower than what it indicates so I'm not quite sure why the outside seemed overcooked and inside still moist. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for a lovely recipe and it is SO GOOD my daughter wants me to make more so she can give one to her boss and I would love it to be PERFECT!!
Hey there, Gloria. Based on your description, it sounds like your oven temp isn't quite high enough. I know that when I purchased our new stove, we had to regulate our oven temp to get it right. What we did was purchase an oven thermometer. I set my oven to 350 degrees and when it alarmed that it had reached the correct temperature, the thermometer was reading 325 degrees. My husband made an adjustment and we repeated the process and this time, it read that the actual temperature was 350. Our stove manual had the instructions on how to do the adjustment. You could also try putting a strip of aluminum foil around the edges as you would in a pie crust and remove them during the last 15 minutes or so of baking. I'm so glad that you tried my recipe, thanks so much for watching!
@@ElainesCountryHome Thanks so much for your response. Yes, I too suspected it was my oven temp. So now I am on my way out to buy more candied fruit and nuts to make more cakes as gifts. Wish me luck on regulating my oven and thanks again for your help! I really appreciate it!
I cooked mine at 275 for 1 hr and 10 mins and they were perfect. I made mine in 6 mini disposable loaf pans, about 6 inches long and 3-4 inches wide...
Hi Elaine, I watched your recipe. It's very very nice. I took so many tips and will use them when I make the cake shortly. Your way of explaining was so Good that I immediately subscribed. Keep rocking
Hi, I just came across your video of your fruitcake. I haven't found one that I really like because they are so dry so I'm going to try your recipe. I was just wondering why there aren't any spices in it, like cinnamon, cloves or all spice? Most fruitcake recipes I've seen have some kind of spices. I can't wait to try it and I hope it's aa moist as you say 🙂
I'm not sure why this recipe didn't call for any spices, but it has such a buttery, sweet flavor that it doesn't really need any. Of course, if you wanted to add some it would be fine. You could also brush it with your favorite wine or other liquor, or you could also use orange juice. I've never done that because I typically freeze it after I've baked it and it turns out very moist when thawed. I hope you enjoy this recipe, thanks for watching.
This is a great recipe, you won't be disappointed. It freezes very well, so you could make it now and enjoy it for Christmas. Thank you so much for watching!
Where did you get your one cup scoop, did they come in a set? I would like to get me a set of the measuring spoons. Your fruit cake is just the recipe that I have been looking for, one with out the bitterness. Thank you.
Hey there, Patricia. I got those as a set, 1 cup, 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup ladle at our local Weight Watchers Meeting Center, about 10 years ago. I would think that they would still make those, they were a very popular item. It made measuring servings so much easier. I hope you enjoy the fruitcake, thanks so much for watching!
Hey there Christina! I'm not sure how long it will keep in the freezer, but I've had it in the freezer for about 6 months, thawed it out and it was just as good as it was the day that I put it in there. I have two in the freezer now that I fixed at Christmas time. I was going to take them to Michigan to my daughters, but I ended up not going. I'll probably thaw them and my husband and I will enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by.
Finally a fruitcake, not bitter!!! Mom drizzled Brandy over hers for days, till it was served. Made it almost every year! Delish, but this is not her recipe. Must find it. Heard Sis say she & my brothers tipped the bottle, & added a bit of water. Wonder if Mom ever noticed??? Pittsburgh, PA
Haha, my mom certainly would have noticed. This is a very old recipe and you could drizzle brandy over it, if you'd like. I never have because I usually put it in the freezer and when it thaws, it's super moist and buttery. Thanks so much for watching!
Your fruitcake was a big hit for mini loaves for my crochet group friends. How long can a regular loaf stay in the freezer. I just made 2 and want to freeze one.
Oh, I'm so happy that everyone enjoyed it! They will keep a long time in the freezer, at least 6 months. I had two loaves in my freezer from last Christmas (2020) that I forgot about, so I thawed them out this year for Christmas and they were fine, we really enjoyed them. They were just as fresh tasting as the day that I baked them. I had them wrapped in two layers of plastic wrap and then wrapped tightly in aluminum foil.
I've never tried coconut in my fruitcakes, and I as well as my cousin are the only one in our family that likes it. This recipe looks interesting and would like to try it. I'm wondering IF I put a dash of coconut flavoring, instead of the coconut, if it'd be too strong? Btw, cool scoop!!
Hey there! I’ve never omitted the coconut on this recipe but you don’t really taste it. I don’t think it would hurt it to leave it out but it does add moisture to the cake. You could try leaving it out and adding the flavoring instead and I think it would be fine. Thanks so much for watching.
Thank you so much, Charlene. It's very good, I have one in the freezer for my husband and me that I can hardly wait to cut, lol. I'm so happy that you stopped by, thanks for watching!
Hey there, Lynette. You could substitute currants or maybe some chopped dates. The raisins help add a lot of moisture to this cake, so I think that the dates would probably be a good substitution. Another suggestion is dried cherries or dried cranberries. If you try it, let me know how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching.
This is my first time to watch you. I have been looking for the right recipe. I didn't see any cinnamon or nutmeg? I'm not a fan of coconut, so I will probably switch it out with dates or another fruit. I'm going to try it. I will let you know how it turns out. Would mandarin oranges work in this if drained? And use that juice instead of orange juice?
Welcome to my channel! This recipe is very flavorful without the addition of extra spices, but you could add them, if you wanted to. I understand from some of my other followers that dates work very well in this recipe as a substitute for the coconut. I don't think that the addition of mandarin oranges would work very well in this recipe, although you could substitute the juice for the orange juice and I don't believe it would hurt anything. Let me know how it turns out for you. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
I've been looking for a good fruitcake recipe for a long time, and this one seems like it may be just what I want. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to try and restore the reputation of fruitcake, but making some for friends this year. What would make a fruitcake bitter?
Typically, citron or fruit rind/peel makes it bitter. This recipe doesn't contain orange peel, citron or any kind of rind, which gives it a very sweet and buttery taste. Some alcohols can make it bitter, depending on what is used. This cake can be soaked in brandy or other liqueur if you like or you don't have to use it at all. This cake freezes very well and is very moist, so I've never needed to soak it at all. I hope you try this recipe, it doesn't disappoint. Thanks for watching!
@@ElainesCountryHome Oh thank you so much for y our quick response. I may make it today!! Instead of soaking in whiskey, I may just soak the fruit in some liquor before I add it.
I always mix this one by hand. The batter is stiff and It helps to ensure that the fruit and nuts are distributed evenly. I’ve never had any trouble getting clean slices, though. Thanks for watching, have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Hi Elaine, am trying your recipe right now in Sierra Leone. The only thing is that I cannot find the pecans at the supermarket. Am sure it will still taste too
As most pound cakes, the addition of baking powder/soda isn't necessary as the eggs will cause the cakes to rise. It's a very dense and moist cake. I hope you'll try it, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Thanks so much for watching.
Hey there Valerie. In the video, I used 8 1/2" X 4 1/2" X 2 5/8" loaf pans. I have also made this same recipe in a 10" tube pan or divided the batter into mini loaf pans to give out as gifts. If you want to use a 9" round pan, I think that you'd probably have enough batter for two 9" pans. Those pans would be fine, but you would need to adjust your baking time. They're done when you can insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean. These cakes will freeze beautifully, so you can make them ahead and just thaw them out when you want to serve them. Hope this helps, have a wonderful day!
Hey there Joemar! I used sweetened coconut flakes in the bag. I'm sure that you can use unsweetened coconut flakes and it would be fine. Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Elaine if I add more fruit do I need to add more flour also if I soak my fruits will it affect the outcome of the cake...what is the size of the pan...thnx
Hey there joemar. Adding more flour and soaking the fruit could change the texture of this cake and possibly cause it to become dry. I've always made this recipe exactly as the recipe says and it comes out perfect every time. The loaf pans I used were 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 5/8" or you could also use a 10" tube pan or divide into mini loaf pans to give out as gifts. I've found that it adapts well to most any pan that you'd want to use, but you would have to adjust your baking time accordingly so as not to overbake and I always line my pans with parchment paper. Thank you for watching!
Since these are candied fruits, no need for soaking them as such. You may soak the dried fruits, strain out the juice/alcohol, and put in same amount of flour mentioned. Should turn out great 👍
@@ElainesCountryHome soaking the fruit and adding enough flour so you get the consistency of fruit cake batter and your finished cake won't be dry. Overcooking on the other hand will.
It shouldn’t make any difference. You really don’t taste the coconut, but it does help make it moist. I think it would be fine without it, though. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, thanks for watching.
I'm not sure if you could, I've never used a sugar substitute in this recipe. This being such an old recipe, I'm not sure how it would react, such as changing the texture or flavor of this cake. You could certainly try it or maybe start with a mixture of half of each (regular sugar & monk sugar). If you do, please let us know how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Tracey and welcome! Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend using self-rising flour in this recipe. The eggs in this recipe act as the leavening agent causing the cake to rise. If self-rising flour were used, it would rise too much and would change the texture of the cake, possibly causing it to be dry and crumbly. I'm sure that you wouldn't be happy with the results. I hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Looks like you need a bigger bowl. I’m one of those people who love fruit cake except I’m not crazy about nuts. Can you leave the nuts out and increase the candied fruit ? I really want to try your recipe.
LOL, you're probably right, but unfortunately, my mixer only has the one size. You could definitely leave the nuts out. The batter is pretty thick and chunky, so I don't think you would need to increase the candied fruit. Maybe more raisins would work, but it's up you. Either one would be fine. I'm happy that you stopped by. Thanks so much for watching.
Hey there, Steven. It may depend on where you live. Here, candied fruit is a seasonal item. We can only get it from Thanksgiving through Christmas and then, only at certain stores. I get my candied fruit at Publix. They seem to have exactly what I need. Candied fruit is also available on Amazon. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Hey there Valerie. The ingredients are listed in the description below. All of the mixing and baking instructions can be found in the video. Thanks for watching!
Since the fruits for this recipe are candied (except for the raisins) and not dried, they may not absorb the flavor of the liqueur, especially the candied cherries. The cake can be soaked with brandy or whatever liqueur that you like, though. Thanks for stopping by!
Yes, this cake lends itself well to most any kind of pan that you'd like to use. Just be mindful that you may need to adjust your baking time accordingly. Thanks so much for watching.
Hey there, Marge. As stated in the video, it takes 3 cups of all-purpose flour. I also list the ingredients to all of my recipes in the description, so you can check there, as well. Hope this helps, thanks so much for watching!
Good recipe, but I would marinate the fruit on liquor of choice , add zest of orange, and age by dousing the cake with liquor. I like my fruit cake to have a kick.
You can certainly do that, if you'd like. We don't particularly care for the taste of alcohol and orange zest can lend a bitter taste that makes most people dislike fruitcakes. This one is very buttery tasting and sweet. Also, the fruit is candied, so marinating it may not work as effectively. Of course, you could marinate the raisins. It's mainly just a matter of taste, so have fun making this recipe your own. Thanks for watching!
When I went back and looked at the video, it looks like the second stick fell into the bowl out of camera range, but there were two sticks that went in. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
I don't understand why these fruit cakes have to be made from scratch. Can't you simply use all those fruits/nuts with a modern box cake mix, but add stuff like the molasses and maybe extra butter and vanilla? I just think that would make fixing these cakes faster/easier.
I can't imagine that a modern box cake would turn out the same as this one. This is a very dense, moist and buttery cake with a great texture. You won't find that in a modern box cake. Thank you for watching.
I'm sorry that you had that experience. You have to bake it until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If there's any raw batter on the toothpick, put it back in the oven for another 5 minutes and check again. Oven temperatures vary, so it could take longer in your oven than in mine. It could also be that your oven temperature was too high and it got done too quickly on the outside, leaving the inside raw. I hope you'll try this recipe again. Thanks for watching.
No, I never have because the original recipe that my mother-in-law gave me didn't call for anything to be soaked, so this is the way that we've always made it. It does turn out a truly delicious and moist cake. Thank you for watching.
@@ElainesCountryHome I am absolutely going to make it, it looks similar to Mary of Puddin Hil in TX... they make a good one ... I should send you my recipe for NISU, it's a Finnish Sweetbread (yeast bread with cardamon mmm) Thanks for replying!
Really, it isn't when combined with the other ingredients. It's very moist and actually, more buttery tasting. It has nothing in it that makes it bitter and most people who say that they don't care for fruit cake, love this one. Many tell me that it's the only one that they'll eat. Thank you for watching.
Looks delicious but won't be making this cake for 2 reasons measurements given cup measurements 2 sticks of butter haven't got a clue dont they have metric measurements in the US 21st century??. Second reason 6 eggs too many if they were less in numbers could have used alternatives to eggs but not for 6 eggs. Looks delicious though.
Hey there Dorothy. No, we don't use metric measurements in the US and I don't see that happening any time soon. However, I looked up the measurements for you. It didn't take long on Bing to find what I was looking for, so I hope it helps you. 2 sticks of butter = 227 grams. 360 grams of egg substitute = 6 large eggs. These conversions were pretty simple for me to look up. You can also go to Google and get a conversion chart. This is typically what I do when I want to convert a recipe to cups/teaspoons, from metric. Thanks, this is a very delicious recipe. Now that you have the metric equivalents, I hope you would consider trying it. Thanks for watching.
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are you able to convert them into grams?
@@mayllum9544 It will take me some time, but I can probably do that for you sometime this week. I'll google the conversions as soon as I can. Thanks so much!
I made it and it did taste delicious... waiting for the 3rd feed of Cointreau. My dried fruit measurements totalled 1.1kg. The dedicated coconut added texture to it! Thank you.
If making mini loaves, what baking time would you begin with? Any modification to the oven temp? Thank you! I made the recipe exact last year, but now I want to spread the love by making more loaves :)
I'm making this for 2024 Christmas. I've made this cake four times now and have been asked for the recipe many times. I directed them here and insisted that they must click on the "thumbs up" 👍🏼 before they watch the video... lol. Thank you once again for sharing. 🥰
My mom use to make fruit cake. She use to then take it and wrap it in a brandy cloth for a week or two. A cloth cut out from an old denim shirt works best, soak it in Christian Brothers bandy, lightly squeeze the cloth out, wrap the fruit cake up, and put it in a gallon sized ziplock bag for a week or two. I just tried a store bought fruit cake that I did that with, and it still turned out great.
You can definitely do that with this recipe, if you’d like. I just never have because we don’t care for the taste of alcohol very much. This one gets super moist after it’s frozen, so I typically make it ahead and freeze it. Thanks for watching!
How much Alcohol do you put in this I like to try it this way thanks
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I love the fact it does not have nutmeg and other spices. I’m just not a fan of spices. Thank you for sharing. 😊
I think you will enjoy this recipe. I’m happy you stopped by. Thanks for watching!
Is there any baking soda or baking powder in this cake.@@ElainesCountryHome
That looks so delicious especially with the coconut i'm definitely going to give this a try thank you very much oh how much Alcohol can I put in this recipe they say if you put Alcohol in it will last longer I haven't try this yet but i'm going to
Elaine, I just made this Recipe today,and it is hands down,the STANDARD,for an Excellent Fruitcake! Came out perfect,and tasted FAR better than the famous Jane Parker Recipe! THIS IS IT !!
I'm so glad that you enjoyed this recipe. I have no idea where my mother-in-law originally got the recipe, but she had been making this for years. She gave me her recipe and I've been making it for about 10 years now. We've always enjoyed it. Thanks so much for your kind comment and for watching!
This is the best Fruit Cake I have ever made so glad I found your video This will be the only one I will ever make it doesnt get better than this one!!! Thank you Elaine!!
You are so welcome! I'm so glad that you enjoyed the fruitcake, you just made my day. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Thank you so much. Merry Christmas. My husband and I haven't baked fruitcakes in years. We will this year plus a mincemeat pie. We are respectfully 79 and 70 years old. I never mixed with my hands. I have gloves and will do it. My wrist can't handle stirring thick fruitcake batter. I learned to coat the raisins in flour that keeps them from sticking together. His guardian taught him.
Merry Christmas 🎄
Hey there, Mae. You're right about fruitcake batter, it is too thick to stir with a spoon or spatula. I also have arthritis in my wrist and it makes jobs like this difficult. I've never had an issue with my raisins sticking together and I believe that is because of the batter being so thick. Thank you so much for your comment and for watching my video. Merry Christmas!
I loooove fruitcake. Was searching for a store bought in a tin but prices crazy. Remembered I had candied fruit in fridge, now soaking in red wine with pecans. Will make my own. Thank you!
Sounds great! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm sure your fruitcake will be delicious. Thanks for watching!
A little hint from me,,take a little of your flour and coat your fruit before you put it in the batter. Keeps the fruit from sticking together...looks so good love fruit cake...
Thanks for the tip! I hope you try this recipe, I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's so good! I'm happy you stopped by, thanks for watching. :)
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Oh my goodness! I was going to buy a fruitcake but after not being able to find one that was appealing to me I started searching for recipes. Your recipe with the raisins and coconut sounded so good so I bought the ingredients and made one. Just took it out of the oven as a matter of fact. My intention was to let it cool but it smelled so good I had to cut a sliver to try. It is amazing! Yours is the best fruitcake I’ve ever tasted. Well, to be honest, I haven’t really tried that many but I don’t need to try any more. I will never again buy a fruitcake or make any other. Yes it’s that good! Thank you!!
Aw, Stephanie, you just made my day! I'm so happy that this recipe worked out for you! As I've said before, even people who hate fruitcake, seem to really love this one. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for your comment and for watching my video.
My grandma made fruit cakes and pour brandy over them everyday for 2 weeks, then she would let you have some cake, l loved them. Ive been trying to get my wife to make me fruit cake for 50 years and she won't. Im going to try your cake and see if i can make it. Thanks.
I'm sure you can, it's not difficult to make at all. You can also pour brandy over this one too, if you like. I just never have because my husband and I don't care for the taste of alcohol very much. Just remember to sift your flour before measuring to ensure accuracy. Thank you for watching, have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Looks so delicious. I’ve been searching for the best fruitcake recipe for years. Thank you
Thank you! I'm sure that you won't be disappointed. I'm so happy that you stopped by, thanks for watching!
Thank you Elaine. My best friend has me on the search for the best fruit cake recipe and I think I found it. I can't wait to make it. I'll let you know. God bless you and your family. Merry Christmas and a beautiful New year. 😀❤🙏
Aw, thank you, Joann. I hope it works out well for you. God bless you and your family, as well. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thanks so much for watching!
I just made this fruitcake-OMG!!! I don't often pat myself on the back but this was phenomenal. I did swap out dates for the coconut, and I baked it off in small disposable pans so I could give some of it away to a few people, but other than that, it's all yours! I can't wait for my fruitcake hating family to try it on Christmas-I don't think it's possible to not love this fruitcake!
Oh, I'm so happy that it worked out for you! Thank you so much for watching and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Finally found a not bitter fruit cake recipe thank you so much
Hope you enjoy, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Even people who say that they don't like fruit cake seem to really enjoy this one. Thanks for stopping by!
Your fruitcake is such a hit. Last year made two batches. This year three.
I'm so happy that you're enjoying this recipe. Thanks so much for your kind comment and thank you for watching!
this are the best ever. simple and love them very much
Thank you so much! I'm happy you stopped by, thanks for watching!
I doubled your quantities, exactly and made six, 2lb. fruitcakes. My friends almost demand your fruit cake. Thanks, Elaine.
I'm so happy that this recipe works so well for you. I have a lot of friends and family who ask for this fruitcake as well. I make them ahead and freeze them. They're so good! Thanks so much for your kind comment. I'm so happy you stopped by!
Definitely will be using this recipe for Christmas gifts this year. Thank you for sharing 🌷
You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for watching, Merry Christmas!
@@ElainesCountryHome merry Christmas
Use a bigger bowl to mix it up❓❓
That’s what I would do 🥰
Looks good an I would love to try it👍👍
Oh well, I just use what I have, lol. I hope you try it, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Thanks so much for watching!
Great video Elaine, Just today I made an Irish Fruitcake that my mother had made for years. It looks very similar to yours. Only slightly different. I think I'm going tp give yours a try also and compare. Thank you
I hope you enjoy it! Thanks so much for stopping by!
You're just the sweetest; great video, straightforward. I have been looking at dozens of fruitcake recipes, never made one. Yours seems less intimidating; most are too heavy on the spices and not sure I want to booze one up the first time I attempt making one. Thank you for sharing!
Aw, thank you, I appreciate that. This recipe really is easy to make and makes a very moist and buttery tasting fruitcake. You can brush fruit-flavored brandy on this cake, but it really doesn't need it. It's perfect for those who don't care for the taste of alcohol or the bitterness of citron and orange rind. I hope you'll try it. Thanks for watching!
Yes, citron is the ingredient i don't care for in fruitcake! It is bitter and has a chemical aftertaste to me. This looks delicious and love the addition of coconut! Happy Holidays!
Will surely try this recipe.....
I'm sure that you won't be disappointed, it's very good. I'm happy that you stopped by, thank you for watching.
I truly thank you for this recipe. My mom passed away several years ago on a Thanksgiving morning, and I didn't get her recipe. 😢 I remember this is the exact way she prepared her fruit cake. Only one thing different she poured wine over hers and wrapped in a sheet for several days. Do you recommend this part of the recipe? Again thank you so much it brought back so many fun (bitter sweet) memories of my mother preparing for the holidays.
Oh, I'm so happy that this recipe brings back such precious memories for you. I lost my mom in 2014 and there are a few things that she made that I haven't quite been able to copy. To answer your question, you can certainly pour wine, brandy, or any other liqueur that you like. My MIL also told me that you can even use fruit juice, if you'd rather not use alcohol, but I've never tried it. I usually just take mine out of the oven and put it in the freezer. When it thaws out, it's extremely moist. My MIL is 95 years old now and she never makes this anymore, but I try to make one for her at Christmas time. Thank you so much for your kind comment, you just made my day! I'm so happy that you stopped by.
I soak my fruit in juice with some sort of alcohol for at least 3 months in the fridge before making a cake. Needs only self raising flour added. No eggs, butter. Never fails.
My grandmother soaked her fruit overnight in ginger ale before making her fruit cakes. They are also a moist cake and they don't last long enough to go off without the addition of alcohol.
exactly what I was looking for.Sounds delicious
Hey there, Marie. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Thanks for watching!
I enjoyed watching this video
Absolutely the best fruitcake I've ever eaten.
Thank you! I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing the Recipe of Fruit Cake..🤗😍
You're very welcome! I hope you try it. Thank you so much for watching!
Dearest Elaine, thank u so much, for this beautiful fruit cake.
I have been checking other cakes, but , I felt comfortable with ur cake. Thank u.
I never , made a fruit cake before. Thanks again.
Hey there, Rachel. I'm so glad that I could help. Thank you so much for watching!
Great share, yummy!
Thank you so much 🙂I'm glad that you stopped by!
I've made a few different (youTube) fruitcakes and I find that this is the best! I did change the candied pineapple to a can of sliced pineapple instead and 1 half cup sugar instead of two coz I didn't want my cake too sweet. It came out the way I like it. 🥰🤩
Thank you for trying this recipe, I'm so glad that it turned out well for you. My MIL made this for years before I did, I have no idea of where she got it. I'm so glad that you stopped by, thank you so much for watching!
Thanks for sharing . Your delicious looking . Fruit cake recipe . I want to try this recipe of yours . Don't know if I'll make it for Christmas . I might have time to do it . Have A Beautiful Day .
Hey there, Patricia. I hope you can try this recipe, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I'm happy that you stopped by, thanks for watching!
That's s very nice recipe, thanks alot Madam
You're so very welcome, thank you for watching!
I know this video came out a year ago, but I’m glad i can watch it. I will try making this cake following your recipe. Thank you.
Please do! Let me know how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching!
Omg I made this last night one of the best fruit cakes I have eaten thank you
I'm so happy that you enjoyed the fruit cake! It is very good, I need to think about making one soon, too. Thanks so much for your kind comment, I'm glad you stopped by. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Sooo nice i m going to make 2day tks Elaine
Made this, my husband loves it !
Hey there, Diane. I'm so happy that your husband enjoyed the fruitcake. Thanks so much for your comment. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Thanks for watching.
This looks similar to the famous Anne Page Commercial Fruitcake! Can’t wait to try this !
Hope you like it! Thank you so much for watching. Have a wonderful Christmas!
That is almost the same cake I would make now I make rum balls
This fruitcake looks delicious! Love your video, I feel like I'm in my friend's kitchen watching her bake. Well done! Can't wait to try!
Thanks so much! 😊 I hope you try this fruitcake, you won't be disappointed. Have a wonderful New Year and thanks for watching!
Very good cake
Hi Elaine this fruit cake looks amazing I'm going to get ingredients for this now
Hope you enjoy it! It really is a delicious fruit cake. I need to make one, as well. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching!
I love your recipe and will be making the cake today. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas and God bless
Thanks so much, I hope you enjoy it! I'm so happy that you stopped by, thanks so much for watching. Merry Christmas to you as well, and God bless!
@@ElainesCountryHome my cake came out so yummy and delicious. Everyone loved it.
Thanks. Will surely bake this fruit cake
Thank you! This recipe doesn't disappoint. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, thanks for watching!
This furit cake sounds delicious 😋. I will be trying this recipe. I loved how you talked about your paw 🐾 family so precisely ❤. Happy Holidays 😊🎄☃️⛄🎅🤶🥂🍾 Everyone stay safe.
Thanks so much! 😊 It is a delicious fruit cake that even people who don't care for fruit cake seem to really enjoy this one. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season! Thanks so much for watching. 💕🙂
Thank you! Your recipe looks so good. I’ve been wanting a light fruitcake base recipe to try to hack the Apricot & Pecan cake from DeLuxe Bakery in Corsicana, Texas. I crave that cake. Hopefully I can use your batter then substitute an equal weight of pecans and dried apricots. ❤
I'm sure that will work just fine. The apricots should make it nice and moist. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching!
Best recipe ive seen!
Thank you so much! I'm happy that you stopped by, thanks for watching!
I will be attempting to make this today, looks yummy 😋.
Thanks so much for trying this recipe, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I'm happy you stopped by, thanks for watching!
Thanks Elaine for the recipe. I made it today 1-7-22 but somehow forgot the pecans. Still a great snack!
Wonderful! I'm so happy that you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for sharing
I'm happy that you stopped by, thank you for watching!
I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your video and how you encouraged me to bake my first fruitcake. I much prefer a light Christmas cake to those that are much darker and spicier and yours was perfect. I used your exact recipe but I made 3 smaller cakes than 2 larger ones. I had only one problem. Since the pans were smaller loaf pans, I figured they probably wouldn't take as long. I checked them after 2 hrs (@ 275) and my skewer came out a little moist, they were lovely and golden brown on top but I thought maybe a little longer in the oven, about 15 mins. I took them out of the pan and let them cool (although I couldn't wait for mine to completely cool before slicing into it). It is DELICIOUS! The problem is that the outside edges around the cake are quite crispy, sort of cookie-like and the inside was still quite moist. I have a new stove and I think the temp. is slightly lower than what it indicates so I'm not quite sure why the outside seemed overcooked and inside still moist. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for a lovely recipe and it is SO GOOD my daughter wants me to make more so she can give one to her boss and I would love it to be PERFECT!!
Hey there, Gloria. Based on your description, it sounds like your oven temp isn't quite high enough. I know that when I purchased our new stove, we had to regulate our oven temp to get it right. What we did was purchase an oven thermometer. I set my oven to 350 degrees and when it alarmed that it had reached the correct temperature, the thermometer was reading 325 degrees. My husband made an adjustment and we repeated the process and this time, it read that the actual temperature was 350. Our stove manual had the instructions on how to do the adjustment. You could also try putting a strip of aluminum foil around the edges as you would in a pie crust and remove them during the last 15 minutes or so of baking. I'm so glad that you tried my recipe, thanks so much for watching!
@@ElainesCountryHome Thanks so much for your response. Yes, I too suspected it was my oven temp. So now I am on my way out to buy more candied fruit and nuts to make more cakes as gifts. Wish me luck on regulating my oven and thanks again for your help! I really appreciate it!
You're very welcome! Have a wonderful Christmas!
@@ElainesCountryHome Thank you! You too!
I cooked mine at 275 for 1 hr and 10 mins and they were perfect. I made mine in 6 mini disposable loaf pans, about 6 inches long and 3-4 inches wide...
Hi Elaine, I watched your recipe. It's very very nice. I took so many tips and will use them when I make the cake shortly. Your way of explaining was so Good that I immediately subscribed. Keep rocking
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I'll definitely be adding more videos. I'm happy that you stopped by, thanks so much for watching!
Hi, I just came across your video of your fruitcake. I haven't found one that I really like because they are so dry so I'm going to try your recipe. I was just wondering why there aren't any spices in it, like cinnamon, cloves or all spice? Most fruitcake recipes I've seen have some kind of spices. I can't wait to try it and I hope it's aa moist as you say 🙂
I'm not sure why this recipe didn't call for any spices, but it has such a buttery, sweet flavor that it doesn't really need any. Of course, if you wanted to add some it would be fine. You could also brush it with your favorite wine or other liquor, or you could also use orange juice. I've never done that because I typically freeze it after I've baked it and it turns out very moist when thawed. I hope you enjoy this recipe, thanks for watching.
Oh yummy coconut I have never had that in fruit cake before. I’m super excited to make this thank you!
This is a great recipe, you won't be disappointed. It freezes very well, so you could make it now and enjoy it for Christmas. Thank you so much for watching!
Am not so crazy about coconut
Can I leave that out❓❓
Yes, I'm sure that you could leave it out and it wouldn't hurt a thing. Thanks for watching!
Where did you get your one cup scoop, did they come in a set? I would like to get me a set of the measuring spoons. Your fruit cake is just the recipe that I have been looking for, one with out the bitterness. Thank you.
Hey there, Patricia. I got those as a set, 1 cup, 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup ladle at our local Weight Watchers Meeting Center, about 10 years ago. I would think that they would still make those, they were a very popular item. It made measuring servings so much easier. I hope you enjoy the fruitcake, thanks so much for watching!
Hello, I enjoyed watching your video
Thank you for watching and I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. I'll be featuring more holiday recipes so please visit again soon.
Looks amazing! I’ve never seen a fruit cake with coconut. I can’t wait to try it! How long will it last in the freezer?
Hey there Christina! I'm not sure how long it will keep in the freezer, but I've had it in the freezer for about 6 months, thawed it out and it was just as good as it was the day that I put it in there. I have two in the freezer now that I fixed at Christmas time. I was going to take them to Michigan to my daughters, but I ended up not going. I'll probably thaw them and my husband and I will enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by.
Finally a fruitcake, not bitter!!! Mom drizzled Brandy over hers for days, till it was served. Made it almost every year! Delish, but this is not her recipe. Must find it. Heard Sis say she & my brothers tipped the bottle, & added a bit of water. Wonder if Mom ever noticed??? Pittsburgh, PA
Haha, my mom certainly would have noticed. This is a very old recipe and you could drizzle brandy over it, if you'd like. I never have because I usually put it in the freezer and when it thaws, it's super moist and buttery. Thanks so much for watching!
Your fruitcake was a big hit for mini loaves for my crochet group friends. How long can a regular loaf stay in the freezer. I just made 2 and want to freeze one.
Oh, I'm so happy that everyone enjoyed it! They will keep a long time in the freezer, at least 6 months. I had two loaves in my freezer from last Christmas (2020) that I forgot about, so I thawed them out this year for Christmas and they were fine, we really enjoyed them. They were just as fresh tasting as the day that I baked them. I had them wrapped in two layers of plastic wrap and then wrapped tightly in aluminum foil.
I've never tried coconut in my fruitcakes, and I as well as my cousin are the only one in our family that likes it. This recipe looks interesting and would like to try it. I'm wondering IF I put a dash of coconut flavoring, instead of the coconut, if it'd be too strong? Btw, cool scoop!!
Hey there! I’ve never omitted the coconut on this recipe but you don’t really taste it. I don’t think it would hurt it to leave it out but it does add moisture to the cake. You could try leaving it out and adding the flavoring instead and I think it would be fine. Thanks so much for watching.
Ixthink this is the fruit cake recipe that I've been looking for!
I've had many people tell me that they never cared for fruitcake, but the love this recipe. Hope you like it! Thank you so much for watching.
i like your video and this looks good
Thank you so much, Charlene. It's very good, I have one in the freezer for my husband and me that I can hardly wait to cut, lol. I'm so happy that you stopped by, thanks for watching!
My friend loves fruit cake but doesn’t like raisins is there a substitute for the raisins ? Looks delicious can’t wait to try. Thank you lynn
Hey there, Lynette. You could substitute currants or maybe some chopped dates. The raisins help add a lot of moisture to this cake, so I think that the dates would probably be a good substitution. Another suggestion is dried cherries or dried cranberries. If you try it, let me know how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching.
This is my first time to watch you. I have been looking for the right recipe. I didn't see any cinnamon or nutmeg? I'm not a fan of coconut, so I will probably switch it out with dates or another fruit. I'm going to try it. I will let you know how it turns out. Would mandarin oranges work in this if drained? And use that juice instead of orange juice?
Welcome to my channel! This recipe is very flavorful without the addition of extra spices, but you could add them, if you wanted to. I understand from some of my other followers that dates work very well in this recipe as a substitute for the coconut. I don't think that the addition of mandarin oranges would work very well in this recipe, although you could substitute the juice for the orange juice and I don't believe it would hurt anything. Let me know how it turns out for you. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
It's great!
Thank you! I'm happy that you stopped by!
I've been looking for a good fruitcake recipe for a long time, and this one seems like it may be just what I want. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to try and restore the reputation of fruitcake, but making some for friends this year. What would make a fruitcake bitter?
Typically, citron or fruit rind/peel makes it bitter. This recipe doesn't contain orange peel, citron or any kind of rind, which gives it a very sweet and buttery taste. Some alcohols can make it bitter, depending on what is used. This cake can be soaked in brandy or other liqueur if you like or you don't have to use it at all. This cake freezes very well and is very moist, so I've never needed to soak it at all. I hope you try this recipe, it doesn't disappoint. Thanks for watching!
@@ElainesCountryHome Oh thank you so much for y our quick response. I may make it today!! Instead of soaking in whiskey, I may just soak the fruit in some liquor before I add it.
I always thought that my aunt was the only one who mixed cakes by hand.
Nice addition of coconut. Difficult to cut clean slices with whole cherries.
I always mix this one by hand. The batter is stiff and It helps to ensure that the fruit and nuts are distributed evenly. I’ve never had any trouble getting clean slices, though. Thanks for watching, have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
It is nice
Hello
@@dianahmandizvidza9682 Thank you so much! I'm happy that you stopped by!
A very simple easy recipe ♥️12-15-2023-1:12am
Thank you! I hope you try it, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Thanks for watching and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
Hi Elaine, am trying your recipe right now in Sierra Leone. The only thing is that I cannot find the pecans at the supermarket. Am sure it will still taste too
I'm sure it will be fine without the nuts. I hope you enjoy this recipe, thanks so much for stopping by!
Thanks for sharing
Looks 😋
What about baking powder or baking soda ?
As most pound cakes, the addition of baking powder/soda isn't necessary as the eggs will cause the cakes to rise. It's a very dense and moist cake. I hope you'll try it, I don't think you'll be disappointed. Thanks so much for watching.
Thank you 🙏
Are your pans 2llb loaf pans? Can I use a 9" round pan? Valerie.
Hey there Valerie. In the video, I used 8 1/2" X 4 1/2" X 2 5/8" loaf pans. I have also made this same recipe in a 10" tube pan or divided the batter into mini loaf pans to give out as gifts. If you want to use a 9" round pan, I think that you'd probably have enough batter for two 9" pans. Those pans would be fine, but you would need to adjust your baking time. They're done when you can insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean. These cakes will freeze beautifully, so you can make them ahead and just thaw them out when you want to serve them. Hope this helps, have a wonderful day!
was the coconut freshly grated or i can use coconut flakes unsweetened...thnx
Hey there Joemar! I used sweetened coconut flakes in the bag. I'm sure that you can use unsweetened coconut flakes and it would be fine. Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Elaine if I add more fruit do I need to add more flour also if I soak my fruits will it affect the outcome of the cake...what is the size of the pan...thnx
Hey there joemar. Adding more flour and soaking the fruit could change the texture of this cake and possibly cause it to become dry. I've always made this recipe exactly as the recipe says and it comes out perfect every time. The loaf pans I used were 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 5/8" or you could also use a 10" tube pan or divide into mini loaf pans to give out as gifts. I've found that it adapts well to most any pan that you'd want to use, but you would have to adjust your baking time accordingly so as not to overbake and I always line my pans with parchment paper. Thank you for watching!
Since these are candied fruits, no need for soaking them as such. You may soak the dried fruits, strain out the juice/alcohol, and put in same amount of flour mentioned. Should turn out great 👍
@@ElainesCountryHome soaking the fruit and adding enough flour so you get the consistency of fruit cake batter and your finished cake won't be dry. Overcooking on the other hand will.
Hello can I use a hand mixer. Don't have one like you have
Yes, that will work just fine. Thank you for watching, I'm happy that you stopped by.
Do i need to use the coconut will it make a difference please
It shouldn’t make any difference. You really don’t taste the coconut, but it does help make it moist. I think it would be fine without it, though. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, thanks for watching.
Can I use monk sugar instead of white sugar ?
I'm not sure if you could, I've never used a sugar substitute in this recipe. This being such an old recipe, I'm not sure how it would react, such as changing the texture or flavor of this cake. You could certainly try it or maybe start with a mixture of half of each (regular sugar & monk sugar). If you do, please let us know how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching!
Can I use self-raising flour as im in the uk
Hi Tracey and welcome! Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend using self-rising flour in this recipe. The eggs in this recipe act as the leavening agent causing the cake to rise. If self-rising flour were used, it would rise too much and would change the texture of the cake, possibly causing it to be dry and crumbly. I'm sure that you wouldn't be happy with the results. I hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Hi ok thanks for the reply 🙂
@@traceywells1103 You're very welcome!
Looks like you need a bigger bowl. I’m one of those people who love fruit cake except I’m not crazy about nuts. Can you leave the nuts out and increase the candied fruit ? I really want to try your recipe.
LOL, you're probably right, but unfortunately, my mixer only has the one size. You could definitely leave the nuts out. The batter is pretty thick and chunky, so I don't think you would need to increase the candied fruit. Maybe more raisins would work, but it's up you. Either one would be fine. I'm happy that you stopped by. Thanks so much for watching.
Can you add cinnamon and dates to it?
Amber, I'm sure that you can. Thanks for watching.
I believe i'll try dates too ... as i hate coconut the dates will make a good swap
Is the candied fruit readily available though?
Hey there, Steven. It may depend on where you live. Here, candied fruit is a seasonal item. We can only get it from Thanksgiving through Christmas and then, only at certain stores. I get my candied fruit at Publix. They seem to have exactly what I need. Candied fruit is also available on Amazon. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
any substitute for coconut.
Hey there Sana. I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything if you just left out the coconut. Thanks so much for watching!
Hi it need little wine favor thank you.
Can you tell me how I find the full recipe for your fruit cake? Valerie.
Hey there Valerie. The ingredients are listed in the description below. All of the mixing and baking instructions can be found in the video. Thanks for watching!
Love you, Dear.
You too!
Can the fruit be soaked in liqueur prior to adding to the mix?
Since the fruits for this recipe are candied (except for the raisins) and not dried, they may not absorb the flavor of the liqueur, especially the candied cherries. The cake can be soaked with brandy or whatever liqueur that you like, though. Thanks for stopping by!
Try something like Almaretto for a slight almond flavour. And besides the alcohol, you could also add almond essence.
Can this be put in a bunt pan
Yes, this cake lends itself well to most any kind of pan that you'd like to use. Just be mindful that you may need to adjust your baking time accordingly. Thanks so much for watching.
Can I leave out the candied pineapples?
I'm sure you could. You might want to add more cherries to make up for it. Thanks so much for watching!
How much flour do you put in
Hey there, Marge. As stated in the video, it takes 3 cups of all-purpose flour. I also list the ingredients to all of my recipes in the description, so you can check there, as well. Hope this helps, thanks so much for watching!
No baking powder?
No, not in this cake. This is very dense and moist cake. The eggs serve to make the cake rise so no baking powder is needed. Thank you for watching!
@@ElainesCountryHome Thank you for clarifying . I prepared the ingredients for tomorrow.
Good recipe, but I would marinate the fruit on liquor of choice , add zest of orange, and age by dousing the cake with liquor.
I like my fruit cake to have a kick.
You can certainly do that, if you'd like. We don't particularly care for the taste of alcohol and orange zest can lend a bitter taste that makes most people dislike fruitcakes. This one is very buttery tasting and sweet. Also, the fruit is candied, so marinating it may not work as effectively. Of course, you could marinate the raisins. It's mainly just a matter of taste, so have fun making this recipe your own. Thanks for watching!
did I miss something? it seems at the beginning you only used 1 stick of butter in your mixer...
When I went back and looked at the video, it looks like the second stick fell into the bowl out of camera range, but there were two sticks that went in. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
I don't understand why these fruit cakes have to be made from scratch. Can't you simply use all those fruits/nuts with a modern box cake mix, but add stuff like the molasses and maybe extra butter and vanilla? I just think that would make fixing these cakes faster/easier.
I can't imagine that a modern box cake would turn out the same as this one. This is a very dense, moist and buttery cake with a great texture. You won't find that in a modern box cake. Thank you for watching.
Had some wine.
You can use wine, brandy or even fruit juice, if you like. Thanks for watching.
Me quedó crudo en el centro😢
I'm sorry that you had that experience. You have to bake it until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If there's any raw batter on the toothpick, put it back in the oven for another 5 minutes and check again. Oven temperatures vary, so it could take longer in your oven than in mine. It could also be that your oven temperature was too high and it got done too quickly on the outside, leaving the inside raw. I hope you'll try this recipe again. Thanks for watching.
Hi Elaine, I noticed that you didn't soak the fruits before adding to the batter
No, I never have because the original recipe that my mother-in-law gave me didn't call for anything to be soaked, so this is the way that we've always made it. It does turn out a truly delicious and moist cake. Thank you for watching.
@@ElainesCountryHome l made it last Saturday 😘
I'm so glad that you tried it! I'm making two more today, one for my mother-in-law and one for my husband and me to enjoy. Thank you for sharing!
I HATE coconut, so i'm not adding it, hope it comes out as good as yours, @ least close ... I'll try DATES instead
Oh, I’m sure it will be fine. Thanks for watching!
@@ElainesCountryHome I am absolutely going to make it, it looks similar to Mary of Puddin Hil in TX... they make a good one ... I should send you my recipe for NISU, it's a Finnish Sweetbread (yeast bread with cardamon mmm) Thanks for replying!
@@owezone4804 Sounds great, thank you!
Looks like a lot of sugar with the candied fruit.
It probably is, but after all, it's a Christmas cake. Thanks for watching.
😂
Thank you for watching.
Me parece demasiada azúcar. La fruta también es muy dulce.😮
Really, it isn't when combined with the other ingredients. It's very moist and actually, more buttery tasting. It has nothing in it that makes it bitter and most people who say that they don't care for fruit cake, love this one. Many tell me that it's the only one that they'll eat. Thank you for watching.
You should never use a fluid measure for dry ingredients. 😊
Actually, I did use my dry measure off camera and just transferred it over to the other one because it’s larger and pours well. Thanks for watching.
Looks delicious but won't be making this cake for 2 reasons measurements given cup measurements 2 sticks of butter haven't got a clue dont they have metric measurements in the US 21st century??. Second reason 6 eggs too many if they were less in numbers could have used alternatives to eggs but not for 6 eggs. Looks delicious though.
Hey there Dorothy. No, we don't use metric measurements in the US and I don't see that happening any time soon. However, I looked up the measurements for you. It didn't take long on Bing to find what I was looking for, so I hope it helps you. 2 sticks of butter = 227 grams. 360 grams of egg substitute = 6 large eggs. These conversions were pretty simple for me to look up. You can also go to Google and get a conversion chart. This is typically what I do when I want to convert a recipe to cups/teaspoons, from metric. Thanks, this is a very delicious recipe. Now that you have the metric equivalents, I hope you would consider trying it. Thanks for watching.