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Fruitcake Bundt Bread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:18:07 -0800
v122.n034.13
* Exported from MasterCook *

                           Bread, Fruitcake Bundt

Recipe By     :Bake from Scratch
Serving Size  : 24    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1          container  candied fruit -- mixed, (16-oz /453 g)
   1                cup  brandy -- (240 g)
      1/2           cup  cherries -- dried, lightly packed, (94 g)
      1/2           cup  raisins -- lightly packed golden, (90 g)
   1                cup  unsalted butter -- softened, (227 g)
   2               cups  granulated sugar -- (400 g)
   4              large  eggs -- room temp, (200 g)
   1 1/2      teaspoons  vanilla extract -- (6 g)
   2 1/4           cups  pecan halves -- (254 g)
   1 3/4           cups  all-purpose flour -- (219 g)
   2          teaspoons  baking powder -- (10 g)
   1           teaspoon  kosher salt -- (3 g)
      1/2           cup  buttermilk -- whole, room temp, (120 g)
                         Garnish: confectioners' sugar

The yuletide favorite was destined to be transformed into a beautiful 
Bundt. Packed with pecans and brandy-soaked fruit, this cake makes 
decking the halls all the easier.

Makes 1 (15-cup) Bundt cake

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine candied fruit, brandy, 
cherries, and raisins. Heat on high until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Let 
stand for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Preheat oven to 325F (170C).

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 
butter and granulated sugar at medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 4 
minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, 
beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.

In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse pecans until finely 
ground. (Do not overprocess.) Transfer to a medium bowl, and whisk in 
flour, baking powder, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually 
add pecan mixture to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, 
beginning and ending with pecan mixture, beating just until combined 
after each addition. Strain soaked fruit, and fold into batter. 
(Discard strained brandy or reserve for another use.)

Spray a 15-cup Bundt pan with baking spray with flour. Spoon batter 
into prepared pan. Tap pan on a kitchen towel-lined counter a few 
times to settle batter and release any air bubbles.

Bake until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean and an 
instant-read thermometer registers 205F (96C), 1 hour and 15 minutes 
to 1 1/2 hours, loosely covering with foil halfway through baking to 
prevent excess browning. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Using a 
small offset spatula, gently loosen center and edges of cake. Invert 
cake onto a wire rack, and let cool completely. Garnish with 
confectioners' sugar, if desired.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 294 Calories; 16g Fat (50.0% 
calories from fat); 3g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 
56mg Cholesterol; 143mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 3 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2020 - 1226