quick miniature fruitcakes

Name: Quick Miniature Fruitcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 - miniature-sized fluted foil baking cups; 1 pound(s) chopped candied fruits (i use only candied cherries); 3/4 cup(s) golden raisins; 1 cup(s) broken walnuts ( i use pecans); 1 1/2 cup(s) sifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) double-acting baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) each (ground) nutmeg, cloves,allspice, cinnamon, ginger; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) cooking oil; 2 - eggs, unbeaten; 3 tablespoon(s) sherry or orange juice (i use orange juice.)

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Sharon Whitley

Houston, TX

Updated on Dec 5, 2014

My family never liked fruit cake, but I adjusted this recipe as indicated in ingredients to a more "Texas Style." I also use large foil cups, as the minis just weren't enough since everyone loves them and they ate several. I have been making these since my daughter was young. She is now in her 30's, and still smiles to see mom made the traditional cakes. There is little batter between the fruit. They are good, and one of our family traditions.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield Makes 24 mini sized cakes

Ingredients

24 - miniature-sized fluted foil baking cups
1 pound chopped candied fruits (i use only candied cherries)
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 cup broken walnuts ( i use pecans)
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each (ground) nutmeg, cloves,allspice, cinnamon, ginger
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
2 - eggs, unbeaten
3 tablespoons sherry or orange juice (i use orange juice.)

How To Make quick miniature fruitcakes

Step 1

Remove paper liners from foil cups and place cups on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Put candied fruits, raisins, and nuts in a large bowl. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. toss thoroughly to coat the fruit and nuts.
Step 3

Add sugar, oil, eggs, and sherry or orange juice, and stir to blend well. Spoon into the foil cups. Bake in preheated 275F oven for 1 hour. Cool, store in airtight container.
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