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Fruitcake Fudge

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Fruitcake Fudge: The bottom layer of this scrumptious fudge is a spicy Christmas fruitcake with a layer of jeweled fudge. The fruitcake balances the fudge to create the perfect holiday treat. The fudge is made in the microwave and the cake starts with a cake mix. Two easy solutions making the BEST fudge you’ll every have! Make sure you add this amazing Fruitcake Fudge to your Christmas goodies tray.

Fruitcake Fudge

Team Fruitcake ….or not?

Fruitcake Fudge
Fruitcake is kind of the holiday joke and because of the high alcohol content is rumored to have a very long shelf life. For the most part you either love fruitcake or you hate it….there are very few in the middle. For me, as a result of all the horror stories surrounding fruitcake, I had never tried it. HERE’S THE SCOOP—I didn’t think it was that great (a store bought version). I prefer Panettone to fruitcake. With that being said I LOVE THIS HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE FUDGE! Why am I telling you this you ask? To let you know that even if you don’t like fruitcake you will definitely love this fudge.
  • Fruitcake Fudge
  • Fruitcake Fudge

SEMI HOMEMADE FUDGE RECIPE

This recipe is 100% semi homemade. The most work that goes into this fudge is the chopping of the pecans, unless you use chopped pecans from the store—then no chopping! The fruit is a fruit cake mix from Walmart. No candy thermometer for the fudge, the whole fudge layer is made in the microwave. There’s nothing more satisfying then a recipe that is not only easy to make but also tastes incredible.

THE ONE INGREDIENT THAT PULLS THE FUDGE RECIPE ALL TOGETHER

Fruitcake Fudge
BRANDY FLAVOR—I’m not talking about the flavoring/extract you find on the baking isle at your grocery store. I’m talking about highly concentrated brandy flavor. For this, you will need LorAnn Oils Brandy Flavor. It’s so concentrated that it only takes 1fl dram (1 teaspoon) to flavor the whole batch of fudge. Most craft stores like Hobby Lobby and the craft/ bakers (not baking isle) area Walmart carry LorAnn products. You’ll need to check if they carry Brandy flavor. If not… RUM FLAVOR (of the same brand) is a good substitute. CLICK HERE TO SHOP FOR BRANDY FLAVOR→LORANN.
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HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE FUDGE

  • INGREDIENTS (printable recipe below)
    • butter cake or yellow cake mix
    • eggs
    • vegetable oil
    • cinnamon
    • nutmeg
    • all spice
    • fruit cake mix
    • brandy flavoring
    • white chocolate
    • sweetened condensed milk
    • butter
    • brandy flavor
    • fruit cake mix
    • pecans
  • INSTRUCTIONS—CAKE LAYER
    • Preheat oven to 350°
    • Line a baking pan with foil and spray with non stick cooking spray
    • Mix together the cake mix, eggs, oil, spices and fruit cake mix.
    • Press into the bottom of the prepared pan, bake and let cool completely.
  • FUDGE LAYER
    • In a 4 cup microwave safe bowl, mix together the white chocolate, condensed milk and butter.
    • Microwave 1 minute and stir. If chocolate is not melted continue heating in 30 second increments at 60% powder, stirring between each heating until chocolate is creamy.
    • Fold in the fruit cake mix, brandy flavoring and pecans until combined.
    • Pour over cooled cake layer.
    • Use an offset spatula to spread evenly.
    • For a quick hardening process cover and place fudge in the refrigerator or let the fudge sit on the counter (covered).
Fruitcake Fudge

MORE FUDGE RECIPES

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE FUDGE 2. PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE FUDGE 3. RED WINE FUDGE 4. PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE FUDGE 5. EASY FUDGE 6. GINGERBREAD FUDGE…..MORE FUDGE RECIPES
Fruitcake Fudge
Fruitcake Fudge

Fruitcake Fudge

Yield: ABOUT 40 SMALL PIECES

Even if you don't like fruitcake you will LOVE this fudge! This Fruitcake Fudge not only tastes delicious but also looks pretty and festive!

Ingredients

For the Cake Layer:

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) butter cake or yellow cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground all spice
  • ½ cup Fruit Cake Mix

For the Fudge Layer:

  • 18 ounces white chocolate wafers or chips (I used Ghirardelli wafers)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon (1 fl. dram) LorAnn Brandy flavoring
  • 1 cup Fruit Cake Mix
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

For the Cake Layer:


Preheat oven to 350°.  Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil and spray with non stick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl stir together the cake mix, eggs, oil, spices and fruit cake mix until combined.  Press dough into prepared baking pan. Bake 18 minutes or until the edges are baking and the center is slightly under baked.  Set aside to cool (about 25 minutes).


For the Fudge Layer:

In a 4 cup microwave safe bowl, mix white chocolate wafers,, sweetened condensed milk and butter.  Stir until combined.  Microwave 1 minute.  Stir until creamy.  If chocolate is not melted, continue heating in 30 second increments at 60% power. Fold in the fruit cake mix, brandy flavoring and pecans until combined. Pour on top of the baked cake layer, use an offset spatula to smooth the fudge.  For a quick hardening process cover and place fudge in the refrigerator or let the fudge sit on the counter (covered).

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