Black Bourbon Fruitcake

Experience the rich, luxurious flavors of the holidays with this Black Bourbon Fruitcake, a recipe that redefines the classic festive dessert. Packed with plump dried cherries, cranberries, apricots, golden raisins, and a generous helping of chopped pecans, this fruitcake is drenched in bourbon to infuse each bite with warmth and complexity. Enhanced with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest, alongside a touch of molasses for depth, this decadent loaf is baked to perfection and aged for a week to ensure optimal flavor. Whether served as a centerpiece dessert or alongside a steaming cup of coffee, this bourbon-soaked fruitcake offers a gourmet twist on tradition. Perfect for holiday gatherings or thoughtful gifting, this recipe will delight fruitcake skeptics and enthusiasts alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dried cherries
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 1 cup Dried apricots (chopped)
• 1 cup Golden raisins
• 1.5 cups Chopped pecans
• 1.5 cups Bourbon
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 4 Large eggs
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 1 Zest of orange
• 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.75 cup Bourbon (for soaking)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine dried cherries, cranberries, apricots, raisins, and pecans. Pour 1.5 cups of bourbon over the mixture, stir, and cover. Let sit overnight, stirring occasionally to ensure the fruit fully absorbs the liquor.

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.

Step 5

Starting with the dry ingredients, alternate adding the flour mixture and the soaked bourbon mixture into the butter and sugar batter. Mix gently to combine.

Step 6

Stir in vanilla extract, molasses, orange zest, and orange juice until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 7

Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the fruitcake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 9

Unmold the cooled fruitcake and brush the top generously with the additional bourbon (0.75 cup) for enhanced flavor. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let it age for at least one week in the refrigerator, brushing with bourbon every couple of days for ultimate moisture and bold flavor.

Step 10

Slice and serve at room temperature. Enjoy with coffee, tea, or even more bourbon!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2086.7 grams (2086.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7660

Total Fat 319.30g	409%
Saturated Fat 133.30g	667%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 517mg	172%
Sodium 1869mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 892.40g	325%
Dietary Fiber 56.40g	201%
Total Sugars 608.40g
Protein 58.30g	117%

Vitamin D 117IU	584%
Calcium 810mg	62%
Iron 31mg	172%
Potassium 5711mg	122%

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

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.0%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 53.5%