Chocolate Fruitcake

March 10, 2014

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2 cups dried cherries, chopped if very large
1/2 cup brandy or rum, or 1/3 cup water
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract, optional
2 tablespoons Cake Enhancer, optional
3 large eggs
2 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
3/4 cup milk, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups candied red cherries
1 1/3 cups Raspberry Jammy Bits or Blueberry Jammy Bits (a combination is nice)
2 cups chocolate chips or chunks
2 1/2 cups diced pecans or walnuts, optional

glaze :
3/4 cup simple syrup, brandy, or rum

1) Combine the dried cherries with brandy, rum, or water. Cover and microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, stir, then set aside to cool. 2) Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease the pans of your choice: two 8...
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Nutritions

Calories
976

Sodium
290mg
12% DV

Fat
39g
61% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
146g
49% DV

Fiber
17g
70% DV