Day 272: Dark Fruitcake, Squash Soup and Vegetarian Lasagna

Name: Day 272: Dark Fruitcake, Squash Soup and Vegetarian Lasagna
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons allspice; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoons baking soda; 473 milliliters packed brown sugar; 237 milliliters (2 sticks) butter, softened; 591 milliliters mixed dried or candied fruit (I use dried cranberries, dried cherries if I can afford them, figs, dark raisins, real candied orange peel if I have it, and finely chopped apricots if Im in the mood); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 355 milliliters currants; 118 milliliters dark molasses; 355 milliliters dates; 355 milliliters golden raisins; 1 Grated zest and juice of lemon; 1 Grated zest and juice of orange; 1 teaspoons nutmeg; 177 milliliters brandy, rum, or grape or orange juice (or even red wine!); 473 milliliters coarsely chopped walnuts and/or pecans; 0 teaspoons salt; 710 milliliters all-purpose flour (you can get away with using part whole wheat flour)

The recipe Day 272: Dark Fruitcake, Squash Soup and Vegetarian Lasagna could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in about 45 minutes. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 14. One serving contains 728 calories, 7g of protein, and 24g of fat. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. A mixture of allspice, baking powder, golden raisins, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Add the flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the brandy, rum or juice in 2 parts. Stir in the fruits and nuts and scrape into the pan.4

Ingredients you will need

Brandy

Fruit

All Purpose Flour

Juice

Nuts

Rum

Equipment you will use

Frying Pan

Bake for 3 hours. Joy instructs: The cake may appear done at 2 hours; simply ignore this. If the cake is darkening too quickly on top, cover it loosely with foil for the last 30-60 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack, then invert onto a plate.5 Store well wrapped at room temperature.

Equipment you will use

Wire Rack