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Old Fashioned German Fruit Cake

This traditional German fruit cake recipe is a 70+ year old, old-fashioned German fruit cake passed down through generations. A densely rich cake bursting with sweetened fruit and robust spices, it's a must-make German fruit cake every Christmas season.

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three slices of fruit cake sitting on top of each other with the words rich & moist

Ah, the beloved fruit cake—a holiday tradition that often evokes strong feelings, both good and bad. But when made right, a fruit cake can be a delicious, rich, and moist treat that becomes the highlight of your festive table. Imagine a cake that’s dense yet tender, packed with plump, juicy dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, all soaked in a generous splash of brandy or rum. This isn’t your average fruit cake; it’s a labor of love that fills your home with the comforting aroma of the…

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This Old-Fashioned German Fruit Cake is a spiced, fruit-filled treat perfect for the holiday season. With a combination of molasses, buttermilk, and a medley of dried fruits and nuts, this cake is a delightful twist on the classic fruitcake. Add rum or brandy for extra flavor, and let it age for a couple of weeks for the best taste! #germanfruitcake #holidaybaking #fruitcake #traditionalbaking #christmasdesserts #holidaytreats

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Old Fashioned German Fruit Cake Recipe

Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup candied citrus peel
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup brandy or rum

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Old Fashioned German Fruit Cake Recipe Ingredients - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup brown sugar, packed - 1 cup granulated sugar - 5 large eggs - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/2 cup candied citrus peel - 1/2 cup chopped pecans - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts - 1/2 cup raisins - 1/2 cup dried cherries - 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots - 1/2 cup brandy or rum Full Cooking Instructions…

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the best traditional fruitcake recipe ever

This is the BEST fruitcake recipe! It's been in my family for years! This old fashioned fruit cake recipe is an easy fruitcake for Christmas filled with dates, cherries, pineapple, and pecans that make it more like candy than a cake!

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a close up of a slice of cake on a plate with the words betty crocker old fashioned fruit cake recipe

Betty Crocker Old Fashioned Fruit Cake is a traditional, homemade Christmas cake that has been passed down through generations. It’s a classic recipe, made with simple ingredients like raisins, currants, nuts, and spices, and has a moist, dense texture.

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a piece of cake sitting on top of a cutting board next to some pecans

A traditional moist fruit cake made with rum soaked dried fruit, citrus zest, and candied ginger. The best fruit cake recipe you’ll ever make! It turns cynics into converts. This fruit cake recipe yields two (8 x 4-inch) loaf cakes. Wrap in sherry or triple sec soaked cheesecloth for at least a week for best flavor!

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an old fashioned fruitcake is cut into slices on a cutting board with teapots in the background

This light fruitcake contains only fruit and no spices. Light, moist and packed with goodness. Homemade fruitcake has been a tradition in my family for many years. After we left home, If we couldn't get home for Christmas, My Mom would mail us a fruitcake. Unfortunately My Mom is no longer with us and I don't have her recipe. For the first time, this year, I made fruitcake. I searched the net and this recipe seem to be the closest to my Mom's. I adapted this recipe from thejoyofbaking.com…

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a close up of a cake on a plate with a fork near it and the wordsgramm's famous fruit cake

The only fruit cake I’d eat as a child, this recipe was my grandmother’s special treat at Christmas time. It’s chock full of pecans, walnuts, crystalized fruit, dates, cherries, raisins and pineapple.

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there is a cake that has been cut in half

This never fail fruit cake is an easy fruit cake recipe! Bake the best fruit cake using candied cherries, candied pineapple, dates, pecans, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk. You will love baking this traditional fruit cake for a Christmas dessert to serve at a Christmas party or holiday party.

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two pictures of fruitcake on plates with the words heavenly moist fruitcake recipe below

This Heavenly Moist Fruitcake is loaded with dried fruits and nuts, making it a rich and flavorful holiday dessert. Perfectly moist and delicious, it’s a festive treat everyone will enjoy.

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