Upside-Down Fruitcake

Name: Upside-Down Fruitcake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1-1/2 cups chopped mixed candied fruit; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/3 cup molasses; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup warm water; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:30min

I get tired of people bad-mouthing holiday fruitcakes. It's one of my favorite holiday flavors and I look forward to it every year. This year, I decided to combine it with everyone's favorite, upside-down cake. Try to say no to this fruitcake; I dare you! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Updated at: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:01:54 GMT