Chocolate Nut Fruitcake
This delicious fruitcake recipe is filled with candied red cherries, chocolate, and nuts for a moist dessert that's perfect for Christmas or any occasion.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
Makes 16 servings.
Ingredients
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1 cup candied red cherries, coarsely chopped
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1 cup dried apricots, chopped
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1/2 cup golden raisins
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
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6 Tbsp. butter, softened
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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3 eggs
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1/4 cup orange juice
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1/2 tsp. almond extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp. baking powder
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1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
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3/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment or waxed paper; set aside. In bowl combine cherries, apricots, raisins, and chocolate; set aside.
2.
In large mixing bowl beat butter and both sugars with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Beat in orange juice and almond extract. Add flour, baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Beat until just combined. Stir in fruit mixture, walnuts, and pecans. Spoon into prepared pan. Sprinkle with almonds.
3.
Bake for 1-1/2 hours, or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on rack. Wrap and store 8 hours or overnight before serving. Makes 16 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 311, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 78 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Total Sugar 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 5%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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