Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
2h
Yields
18-20 servings
Sweet mascarpone icing adds a delicious twist to this classic holiday fruit cake.
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ingredients
Fruit Cake
2 ¼
cup (550 mL) all-purpose flour
1
cup (250 mL) mixed candied fruits
⅔
cup (150 mL) chopped walnuts and hazelnuts
2
tsp (10 mL) baking powder
pinch Pinch of salt
1
cup (250 mL) softened butter
1 ½
cup (375 mL) sugar
1
pkg (8 oz /250 g) soft Canadian Cream cheese
3
eggs, beaten
¼
cup (50 mL) milk
2
tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
Mascarpone Icing
11
oz (330 g) Canadian Mascarpone cheese
2
Tbsp (30 mL) icing sugar
3
Tbsp (45 mL) orange liquor
½
cup (125 mL) hazelnut spread (Nutella style)
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directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
Step 2
In large bowl, mix flour, fruits, nuts, baking powder and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3
Pour mixture into 2 8 x 4-inch (20 x 10 cm) buttered loaf pans. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and place cakes on serving platters.
Step 4
In bowl, mix all ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate.
Step 5
Spread Mascarpone icing on the fruit cakes.