15-Pound Dark Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: 15-Pound Dark Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. butter; 2 1/2 c. light brown sugar; 12 eggs, separated; 1 tsp. baking soda; 3 tsp. cinnamon; 3 tsp. allspice; 3/4 tsp. mace; 3/4 tsp. grated nutmeg; 1 c. molasses; 1/2 c. brandy or cider; 1 pt. strawberry preserves; 1 lb. coarsely chopped pecans; 1/2 c. pineapple juice; 1 c. flour for dredging; 4 c. flour for mixing; 1 lb. seeded raisins; 1 lb. seedless raisins; 1 lb. currants; 8 oz. chopped candied lemon peel; 1 1/2 lb. sliced candied cherries; 1 1/2 lb. sliced candied pineapple; 1 lb. citron, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 c. butter
2 1/2 c. light brown sugar
12 eggs, separated
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. mace
3/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. brandy or cider
1 pt. strawberry preserves
1 lb. coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 c. pineapple juice
1 c. flour for dredging
4 c. flour for mixing
1 lb. seeded raisins
1 lb. seedless raisins
1 lb. currants
8 oz. chopped candied lemon peel
1 1/2 lb. sliced candied cherries
1 1/2 lb. sliced candied pineapple
1 lb. citron, thinly sliced

1
Mix butter, sugar and eggs in a large bowl.
2
Mix in another large bowl the flour, baking powder and nutmeg.
3
Cut fruit into small pieces and roll all pieces and nuts in 1 cup flour.
4
Add butter, egg and sugar mixture.
5
Mix well.
6
Add pineapple juice. Add remaining ingredients and blend well.
7
Pour into pans.
8
Bake at 275u00b0 for 3 hours or until done.

3869

kcal

Calories

212

Fat

432

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. butter, 2 1/2 c. light brown sugar, 12 eggs, separated, 1 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, 15-Pound Dark Fruit Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

15-Pound Dark Fruit Cake

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