White Fruitcake
Fruitcake is generally one of those misunderstood recipes, and it's time for that to change! A fruitcake should be a celebration of the holidays, bringing flavors of cranberries, pineapple, citrus, and walnuts to a soft, bright form. This modern take on a holiday fixture will make you rethink your baking ways.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup neutral oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ⅓ cup bourbon (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups diced dried fruit mix
- 1 cup toasted and chopped pecans
- finishing alcohol: bourbon or orange liqueur
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325℉. Grease one 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Mix until it is light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Scrape down the bowl and add the oil and mix. With the mixer running on medium-low speed, add the eggs one at a time, letting each incorporate. The batter will look broken. Mix in the orange zest, vanilla extract, almond extract, and bourbon (if using).12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup neutral oil, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract, 1 tablespoon orange zest, ⅓ cup bourbon (optional)
- Add the dry ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Mix until no streaks of flour remain. Pour in the dried diced fruit and toasted chopped pecans. Fold to combine, then spread into the prepared loaf pan.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 ½ cups diced dried fruit mix, 1 cup toasted and chopped pecans
- Bake in the preheated 325°F oven for 60-75 minutes. Once baked, the edges will be golden brown, and a skewer inserted in the middle will come out mostly clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before slicing (see next step if brushing with alcohol)
- Optional finish: Brush each loaf with 3 tablespoons of finishing alcohol (bourbon or orange liqueur) 1 time per week for up to 4 weeks. Keep the bread in an airtight container between brushings.finishing alcohol: bourbon or orange liqueur
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Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 443kcal