Fruit Cake

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AmountIngredient
Unsalted Buttersoftened
Granulated Sugar
Honey
Lemon Zest
Orange Zest
Whole Eggs
Egg Yolks
Vanilla Extract2 t
Bread Flour
Salt1 t
Ground Cinnamonground (½ tsp)
Ground Nutmegground (¼ tsp)
Dried Fruitmacerated in brandy, then drained & patted dry
Mixed Nutstoasted & chopped
Scaled ingredient total3,078.75 g

2 ingredient amounts are excluded from this total because no weight or volume equivalency is available.

Prep Method 7

  1. 1.In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, honey, and zests.
  2. 2.Add the whole eggs and yolks one at a time, followed by the extract, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
  3. 3.Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  4. 4.Add the macerated dried fruit and nuts and mix just to incorporate.
  5. 5.Bake at 325°F (163°C) until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  6. 6.Soak with simple syrup spiked with brandy while still hot from the oven.
  7. 7.Allow the cake to cool in the pan just until warm before unmolding.

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Recipe Cost

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
Unsalted Butter$3.0358
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Granulated Sugar$0.5803
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
HoneyThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Lemon ZestThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Orange ZestThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Whole EggsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Egg YolksThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Vanilla ExtractThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Bread FlourThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Salt$0.0045
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Ground CinnamonThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Ground NutmegThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Dried FruitThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Mixed NutsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Total Yield3,075 g
Total Cost$3.6206
Cost Per G:$0.0012
Cost Per Serving$1.8103

Partial estimate; unpriced ingredients are excluded. 28% of ingredient weight is priced.

11 costing issues
  • Honey: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Lemon Zest: Density cannot convert count to mass
  • Orange Zest: Density cannot convert count to mass
  • Whole Eggs: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Egg Yolks: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Vanilla Extract: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Bread Flour: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Ground Cinnamon: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Ground Nutmeg: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Dried Fruit: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Mixed Nuts: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per scaled recipe

Serving size1 serving (1538 g)

Amount per serving

Calories1990

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 210g
269%
Saturated Fat 8g
39%
Cholesterol 1410mg
470%
Sodium 1230mg
53%
Total Carbohydrate 388g
141%
Dietary Fiber <1g
3%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 56g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 56% mapped. Scaled batch: 3989 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • Yield: two 9-inch loaf pans
  • Dredge the dried fruits and nuts with 3 tablespoons of the dry ingredients to help keep them suspended throughout the batter.