How to Make Brazil Nut Fruitcake - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the holiday season approaches, many of us start to think about our traditional family recipes that have been passed down through the generations. One such recipe that is often associated with the holidays is a beautifully rich and decadent fruitcake. But if you're looking to add a unique twist to your holiday spread this year, consider trying a Brazil Nut Fruitcake.

This fruitcake recipe is truly special, as it incorporates the rich and buttery flavor of Brazil nuts alongside the s...

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pound red candied cherries
  • 1 pound green candied cherries
  • 1 pound Brazil nuts
  • 1 pound walnut halves
  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 2 pounds pitted dates

Information

  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 3 - 8x4 inch loaf pans

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 3 - 8x4 inch loaf pans and line them with parchment or waxed paper.
  • Beat eggs, salt and vanilla together until very light and lemon colored. Stir in sugar, 1 cup flour and baking powder.
  • Place cherries, nuts, and dates into a large bowl. Dust with the remaining 1/2 cup flour. Then stir in sugar mixture. There is very little batter which makes this a very stiff mixture. Mix with hands.
  • Press batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    527 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 72mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 357mg