Chocolate Nut Fruitcake Recipe

Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: Makes 16 servings.
Ingredients
• 1 cup  candied red cherries, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup  dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup  golden raisins
• 1/2 cup  semisweet chocolate pieces
• 6 Tbsp.  butter, softened
• 1/2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup  granulated sugar
• 3   eggs
• 1/4 cup  orange juice
• 1/2 tsp.  almond extract
• 1 cup  all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp.  baking powder
• 1 cup  walnuts, toasted and chopped
• 3/4 cup  pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup  sliced almonds

Fruitcake Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment or waxed paper; set aside. In bowl combine cherries, apricots, raisins, and chocolate; set aside.

2. In large mixing bowl beat butter and both sugars with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Beat in orange juice and almond extract. Add flour, baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Beat until just combined. Stir in fruit mixture, walnuts, and pecans. Spoon into prepared pan. Sprinkle with almonds.

3. Bake for 1-1/2 hours, or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on rack. Wrap and store 8 hours or overnight before serving. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 311, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 78 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Total Sugar 21 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 5%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Source: Recipe.com