Look out below! Fruitcake!

[Sailor Kenshin]

I don't always make it, but this year had some paper mini loaf pans (whyyyyyy did I buy those?) that I wanted to get rid of. No neon fruit, ever. Add-ins this year were dates, plums, pineapple, tricolor raisins, walnuts, pecans, and orange peel I candied myself. And brandy.

[Professor Bunky]

And they smell real good.

Unfortunately, it will be a while before we can try one.

[outlaw]

Am I on your Christmas list?? I need to be. Those look great.

[Russ]

This might sound like a mantra , but that does go real good with lashings of butter. Yes please.

Russ

[OldUsedParts]

Not a Fruit Cake Fan, HOWEVER, I'll take the top off of two of'em with Peekans and yes, put some butter on those if you will

[bondobill]

Not a Fruit Cake Fan, HOWEVER, I'll take the top off of two of'em with Peekans and yes, put some butter on those if you will

X2
In the last 40 years I've had more then my fair share of "Fruit Cakes" to deal with.

Bill

[Sailor Kenshin]

My favorite way to eat it is with a slice of sharp cheddar and a cup of strong coffee. But if you want butter on yours, okay!

Oh, and the one with walnuts and parchment is to distinguish it for my cuz, who doesn't want extra brandy in his.

[woodenvisions]

Looks awesome !

I like butter as well, then over a hot flat top for a little crust !

About to finally attempt homemade Spotted Dick.
It's along the line of a fruitcake, had it once it was really good..


Ok......let the jokes fly, I know they are inbound lol

[OldUsedParts]

Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep - -- - dare I ask for a recipe

[Txdragon]

Oh wow. They look like REALLY big brownies!

[bsooner75]

Spotted what??? The jokes just write themselves on that one :)


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[woodenvisions]

Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep - -- - dare I ask for a recipe

I haven't set on just one yet.
I've seen different variations, some are more like steamed pudding or bread pudding recipes.
Others are more like a more dense fruitcake recipe.

I've had it once from a Wegmans store up here, it was really good.

[woodenvisions]

Spotted what??? The jokes just write themselves on that one :)


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Yup, you heard it right lol.
A guy from work came in one day about 3 years ago and asked me if I wanted to try some. He had something that resembled a friutcake in this container.
Naturally, I was expecting a joke regarding Anything I answered with but he began to tell me it's big with the Brits and he found it in isle 8 at Wegmans down the road.

I didn't believe it was truly named that, so after work I ran there to see for myself....
Sure enough, Spotted Dick was right there on the shelf lol...

[Sailor Kenshin]

Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep Beep - -- - dare I ask for a recipe

OUP, this is the one I use, with variations in amounts and kind of fruit, and I soak the fruit in likker first. Add more when cake is just out of oven.


> 1/2 cup butter (rm temp) or 1/2 cup shortening (rm temp)
> 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
> 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
> 2 large eggs
> 1/2 cup molasses
> 2 cups all-purpose flour
> 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
> 1 teaspoon cinnamon
> 1/2 teaspoon allspice
> 1/2 teaspoon mace
> 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1/2 cup milk
> 1/2 cup small pieces candied citron peel (or candied pineapple)
> 1 cup chopped dates (or use raisins)
> 1 cup chopped pecan
> 1/2 c ch. walnuts

Directions:

Set oven to 325 degrees F.

Butter two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans. Or giant muffin tins.

Line the pans with foil, then butter the foil. Or parchment. Or skip.

Cream the butter or shortening.

Add in brown sugar; beat until light.

Add in extract and eggs and beat well.

Stir in molasses and blend to combine.

In a small bowl combine the flour with baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, mace, cloves and salt; beat into the creamed mixture until combined.

Add in milk; beat until combined.

Stir in the fruit, dates or raisins and nuts; mix well.

Transfer/divide the batter between the two pans.

Bake for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until the loaves test done. (Or 30-40 minutes for smaller pans or muffin tins.)


Oh, wait, you meant....

[OldUsedParts]

HAHAHAHAHA, you are on a Roll this week

I would and will use that Recipe also EXCEPT I will leave out the candied fruit, dates and shriveled grapes. My love for fruit is right off of the tree or vine but after it's messed with/candied/etc "I'm Out"