Who makes the best fruitcake?

A German bakery in Texas makes the best fruitcake in the world. The oldest bakery in Texas was founded by a German immigrant using his mother’s recipes.

How do you make a cake with fruit?

Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon ; mix into butter and sugar in three batches, alternating with molasses and milk. Stir in soaked fruit and chopped nuts. Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

What are the ingredients in fruit cake?

Although there are many recipes, the main ingredients that constitute a proper fruitcake are flour, s­ugar, eggs, whiskey, brandy or rum, walnuts and nuts or dates. But it’s the signature element — fruit — that merits mention. Some recipes call for candied fruit, as opposed to dried fruit. And the type of fruit tends to vary by region.

Can you add nuts to a cake mix?

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

  • In a large mixing bowl combine all fruits and nuts.
  • Add flour and toss until fruits and nuts are well coated.
  • In another large mixing bowl combine cake mix,pudding mix,eggs,oil and water.
  • Beat for 3 minutes.
  • Fold in fruit/nut mixture;batter will be very stiff.
  • Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan very well.

    • What is the recipe for fruit cake?

    Soak cherries, mango, cranberries, currants, and citron in 1/4 cup rum for at least 24 hours. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

    How do you make Ice Box Fruit Cake?

    How to Make Ice Box Fruit Cake. Crush graham crackers to meal with rolling pin. Melt marshmallows in milk over a double boiler, add vanilla. Pour over fruit, nuts and cracker meal. Mix well and pack in pan. Store in refrigerator.

    What is in a fruit cake?

    Fruitcake (or fruit cake or fruit bread) is a cake made with candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and optionally soaked in spirits.