French Fruitcake

The fruitcake from this French recipe uses candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins to make a fruitcake requiring no aging.

• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup raisins
• ¾ cup candied orange peel
• ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• ½ cup golden raisins
• 2 ½ tablespoons honey
• 1 ½ tablespoons light cream
• 2 tablespoons dark rum

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss the candied orange peel, walnuts, and raisins with 2 tablespoons flour. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar and honey. Beat in the egg, then the cream or milk, rum, and vanilla. Stir together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour and the baking powder; beat into the creamed mixture. Stir in the fruits and nuts. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 10 minutes. Lower the heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake the cake 45 minutes longer, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Transfer to a rack to cool.