Christmas Wreath Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 04, 2003

I tried this fruitcake in the last minute before Xmas. I substituted the sugar with rum-flavoured brown sugar and the result was fantastic. I baked two loaves and they disappeared within a day! Thank you for this easy and tasty recipe! Niki from Hungary

—HOLDMACSKA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 18, 2012

I have never made fruitcake before so I followed the directions EXACTLY. The cake was dry and crumbly and hard as a brick. I had to throw it away. I cooked it for two hours per the instructions and it was way toooo long. I was very disappointed. The batter was amazingly good. We loved the batter, so I will try making it again and cutting the time in half at least!

—Caryl

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9 Ratings

Feb 03, 2003

This is the first fruit cake that I have ever baked. I know it is not Christmas, but I love fruit cake and this was the only recipe that I could find that did not have brandy or rum in it and it is the best. I can't stop eating it.

—CCAMPBELL0509

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Jan 12, 2009

I am NOT a cook having to learn after my wife's death. But this recipe was easy to follow and it was FANTASTIC. It tasted like the fruit cake I have always eaten growing up.

—George

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Nov 24, 2008

The best easy fruitcake recipe. Last year I had to make this cake three times before Christmas because we love it so much. I've already today baked one today as my hubby requested it for Thanksgiving.

—TRUDY

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Mar 28, 2011

Used whole wheat flour and added 1/2 cup of milk. Simply amazing!

—Anoushka

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Jan 08, 2012

This is the first fruit cake I have ever made...it is wonderful! Very simple, and simply delicious.

—josie

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Dec 05, 2012

delicious! Even a non-fruitcake eater would like this. I agree that this is best after it has set a day or two to make it moist. I subbed the lemon with an orange instead. added the zest of one orange and 2 tsp juice. The butter really makes it so good. I toasted the nuts first for a nicer level of flavor. I don't think the parchment is necessary and wouldn't bother to use it again. Made this in 2 bread tins to give away and had 1 small mini loaf for myself:) the batter is more like dough but easy to work with.

—TUNISIANSWIFE

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Nutrition

Calories
413 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
62 g
20%

Cholesterol
83 mg
28%

Fat
17.3 g
27%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
5.6 g
11%

Sodium
221 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Christmas Wreath Cake

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 413
Calories from Fat: 156

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.3g 27 %
Saturated Fat 8.7g 43 %
Cholesterol 83mg 28 %
Sodium 221mg 9 %
** Potassium 226mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 62g 20 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 5.6g 11 %
Sugars 38.1g
** Vitamin A 8 %
** Vitamin C 1 %
** Calcium 6 %
** Iron 19 %
** Thiamin 24 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 32 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.