I'd think it might be really good and would add some spice flavor to add some candied ginger to the mix also!
Drew Hunthause 714-296-7111 www.noexcusesblindguy.com-296-7111 www.noexcusesblind -----Original Message----- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Colleen via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 4:37 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] brandied fruitcake This is the only microwave fruitcake I could find. Unhappily, there are no spices called for. If I do decide to make this, I've got to put in some spices. BRANDIED FRUITCAKE 1/2 lb. candied chopped fruit 1/4 lb. candied cherries 1/4 c. raisins 3/4 c. coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans 2 tbsp. brandy 1 c. plus 2 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. butter, softened 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 c. egg substitute or 3 eggs 1/2 tsp. baking powder Place fruit and nuts in medium bowl with brandy; toss together. Let stand overnight. Add half the flour to the fruit-nut mixture in a medium bowl. Add eggs; beat well. Add remaining flour and baking powder; stir well. Stir in fruit mixture until well combined. Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with strip of waxed paper that extends past ends in both directions for ease of removing cake from pan. Fill pan with batter. Microwave on MEDIUM about 8-9 minutes, then microwave on HIGH 1 minute, rotating once until loaf tests done with toothpick (may have slight moist spot on flat surface.) Cover and let stand on flat surface; lift from pan to cool on rack. When completely cool, wrap in brandy soaked cheesecloth. Place in plastic bag and refrigerate up to 3 months. Serves 12-16. TIP: Fruitcake can be baked in two disposable microwave mini-loaf pans (6 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 inch). Bake the 2 small loaves at one time, rearranging pans twice during cooking. Recipe can be doubled to make 2 (9x5-inch) loaves. Microwave one at a time. If you're lucky enough to be Irish, you're lucky enough! _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
