How to Make Best Boiled Fruitcake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Boiled fruitcake is a classic holiday treat that has been enjoyed for generations. This dense and moist cake is filled with an assortment of dried fruits and nuts, and is typically infused with warm spices and a touch of brandy or rum. The traditional boiling method results in a cake that is incredibly tender and rich, making it the perfect dessert to serve during the festive season.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 12 ounces candied mixed fruit
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 5 ounces glace cherries, roughly chopped
  • 2 ounces candied mixed citrus peel
  • 2 ounces chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 ounces sifted self-rising flour
  • 2 large eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Line an 8-inch deep cake pan with parchment paper.
  • 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.
  • Stir flour and eggs into fruit mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Wrap the outside of the pan with brown paper or newspaper.
  • 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.
  • 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

    588 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 621mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 99g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 159mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 130mg