How to Make Quick Fruitcake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fruitcake is a classic holiday dessert that is often associated with long preparation times and aging. However, this Quick Fruitcake recipe is a game changer. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy the flavors of a traditional fruitcake without the lengthy process.

With this recipe, you can have a delicious fruitcake ready to serve in just a fraction of the time it would take to make a traditional fruitcake. The best part is that you don't have to wait weeks or months for the flav...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing, or as needed
  • 2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar prepared mincemeat pie filling
  • 2 cups candied mixed fruit
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 9x4-inch loaf pans

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter two 9x4-inch pans, then line them with parchment paper. Butter the parchment paper.
  • Sift flour with baking soda into a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, combine mincemeat, fruit, condensed milk, nuts, and beaten eggs. Fold in flour mixture until well combined. Pour into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the centers spring back and the tops are golden brown, about 2 hours. Allow to cool in the pans. Turn cakes out onto a wire rack; remove parchment paper.
  • Nutrition

    140 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 103mg