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Costco Fruitcake Recipe

Costco Fruitcake Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful tradition of holiday baking with our classic Costco Fruitcake Recipe. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, British
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking pan (9x5 inch loaf pan recommended)
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup mixed candied peel
  • 1/2 cup brandy plus extra for soaking
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds

Instructions
 

  • Pre-soak the Fruits: In a large bowl, combine raisins, apricots, cherries, cranberries, dates, and candied peel. Pour brandy over the fruit and let soak overnight, covered, at room temperature.
  • Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar: In another large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Combine Fruit and Dry Ingredients: Drain any excess brandy from the fruit. Toss the soaked fruit and nuts with the flour mixture, coating evenly. Fold the fruit and nut mixture into the creamed butter mixture.
  • Bake the Fruitcake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and Store: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly in brandy-soaked linen and store in an airtight container.

Notes

  1. Soak your fruits overnight to ensure they are plump and juicy.
  2. Use high-quality brandy for soaking the fruits, as it enhances the flavor.
  3. Do not overmix the batter; stir until just combined to keep the cake moist.
  4. Test for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
  5. Wrap and store the cake properly to develop the flavors and keep it moist.
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