Citron Jewel Cake Recipe

Name: Citron Jewel Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening solid; 1 cup brown sugar packed; 2 large eggs large; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup citron or candied fruit, chopped; 1/2 cup nuts chopped; 1 x frosting nutmeg frosting

Servings: persons

2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup vegetable shortening solid
1 cup brown sugar packed
2 large eggs large
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup citron or candied fruit, chopped
1/2 cup nuts chopped
1 x frosting nutmeg frosting

1
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; set aside.
2
Cream together the solid shortening and brown sugar until creamy.
3
Add well beaten eggs and vanilla; mix well.
4
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix with electric mixer for 1 -2 minutes.
5
Fold in candied fruit and nuts.
6
(Mix fruit and nuts with a sprinkling of flour first to keep them separated.)
7
Pour batter into well greased and lightly floured loaf pan, about 9 by 5 by 3 inches.
8
Bake in preheated 350F (180C) oven for 65 to 75 minutes or until tests done.
9
You may also bake this in a 9-inch tube pan that has been lightly greased and floured, for 55 to 60 minutes.
10
Cool cake then frost.
11
*Nutmeg Frosting:
12
Cream 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and a dash of salt.
13
Blend in 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons hot cream.
14
Thin with a few more drops of cream if necessary for spreading consistency.

505

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, all-purpose, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Citron Jewel 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.

Citron Jewel Cake

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