Mexican Fruit Cake Recipes

MEXICAN FRUITCAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all of the cake ingredients together.
• Pour into a 13x9-inch pan greased with margarine.
• Bake for 35-45 minutes.
• Blend all of the frosting ingredients until smooth.
• Frost cake while hot.

MEXICAN FRUIT CAKE

Steps:

• 1. Mix 1st 3 ingredients well, add coconut and pecans
• 2. Bake in a 13 x 9 pan at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
• 3. Cool cake and spread with cream cheese icing. Serve or freeze.

CHRISTMAS CAKE

Steps:

• Place both raisins, currants, dates and almonds in a large bowl. Add the brandy, mix to combine and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to soak in a cool dark place overnight, mixing occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 140°C (275°F). Line a 20cm (8-inch) square cake tin with 2 layers of non-stick baking paper. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed for 8 minutes or until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Set aside.
• Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and allspice to the soaked fruit and mix well, ensuring the fruit is evenly coated with flour. Add the butter mixture and stir until well combined. Spoon into the tin and smooth the top. Bake for 2 hours or until cooked when tested with a skewer.
• Spoon over the extra brandy while the cake is still warm. Allow to cool completely in the tin, before turning out onto a cake stand or plate to serve.
• Keep this cake in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months.

MEXICAN FRUITCAKE

Steps:

• Combine eggs, pineapple, sugar, soda, and nuts.
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
• To make the icing, combine cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
• Ice cake while still hot from the oven.