New Orleans Fruitcake
New Orleans fruitcake is a traditional holiday dessert in Louisiana, often enjoyed during Mardi Gras celebrations.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
New Orleans Fruitcake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just blended. Fold in the pecans, cranberries, apricots, cherries, and rum.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, wrap the fruitcake tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
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Slice and serve the New Orleans fruitcake as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
