Chocolate fruitcake recipe

Chocolate Fruitcake recipe

This article was published by: Matthew

Share this content!

⚠ Note: for metric to imperial (or vice-versa) conversion please refer to our article on Cooking Measurements 101.
♼ Featured image may be generic and may not represent the (final) appearance of this recipe. Recipe origin is unknown, we claim no copyrights for this recipe.

About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This chocolate fruitcake recipe is a delightful twist on the classic holiday dessert. Packed with rich chocolate flavor and studded with a variety of dried fruits, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The combination of the moist chocolate cake and the sweet and tangy fruits creates a perfect balance of flavors. Whether enjoyed as a festive treat or a special occasion dessert, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Keywords: chocolate fruitcake, holiday dessert, dried fruits, moist cake, sweet and tangy.

Chocolate fruitcake recipe details

Chocolate fruitcake recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:105 

Ingredients

250 g	butter
300 g	sugar, granulated
3 large	egg(s)
250 g	flour, plain
¼ tsp	salt
250 g	candied cherries, red, halved
250 g	candied cherries, green, halved
125 g	candied pineapple, chopped
180 g	walnuts and pecans, chopped or ground

Instructions

Melt butter and chocolate in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring often. Remove from heat, and cool for about 15 minutes.

Stir in sugar. Add eggs and stir well after each addition.

Add flour and salt, stirring until blended. Stir in candied fruits and nuts. Spoon mixture into 4 greased and floured 5 x 3 x 2-inch loaf pans.

Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool on wire racks.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a