Chocolate-Dipped Apricot Fruitcakes

Chocolate-Dipped Apricot Fruitcakes
Chocolate-Dipped Apricot Fruitcakes might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 48. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 17g of fat, and A mixture of golden raisins, baking chocolate, ground cinnamon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Grease and flour two 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Line the bottoms with waxed paper; set aside.
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Combine the apricots, pecans, dates, raisins and 1/2 cup flour; set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add the apricot nectar, honey, cream and lemon juice; beat well (mixture will appear curdled).
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Combine the baking powder, cinnamon, salt, allspice and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
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7
Add apricot mixture and stir well (batter will be very thick).
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Pour into prepared pans.
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Bake at 275 for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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Set aside one cake for Apricot Fruitcake Trifle.
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Cut remaining cake into 48 squares.
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In a microwave, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip half of the cake squares into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off.
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Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Repeat with semisweet chocolate and remaining cake squares.
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14
Drizzle cakes with additional chocolate and garnish with pecans if desired.
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Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 45 m.
Servings48
Health Score3
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