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2024-05-17 01:00:51
Moist and Boozy Fruitcake with Rum and Port (A.K.A. Dark Brown Cake)
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pitted prunes (2 ¼ cups)
- 1 pound dark raisins (2 ¾ cups)
- 1 pound dried currants (3 ½ cups)
- 1 pound dried cherries (3 ⅓ cups)
- 3 ounces candied citrus peel, orange and lemon (½ cup)
- 3 ounces candied ginger (½ cup)
- 1 (750 mL) bottle dark rum, plus more for brushing cakes
- 1 (750 mL) bottle ruby port or Manischewitz wine
- 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pans
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
- 4 ounces blanched almonds (⅔ cup)
- ⅓ cup boiling water
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ½ cups packed dark-brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 10 large eggs, at room temperature
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup molasses or cane sugar
- Confectioners' sugar or Royal Icing for Fruitcake, for serving
Steps
Directions at marthastewart.com
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