Country Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Country Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. plain flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. allspice; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 c. brown sugar; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 c. watermelon rind preserves; 1 c. chopped nuts; juice of 1 orange; 4 egg yolks, beaten; 1 c. butter or shortening; 1 c. each preserves: peach, cherry and pears *; 2 tsp. grated orange rind

Servings: persons

4 c. plain flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. watermelon rind preserves
1 c. chopped nuts
juice of 1 orange
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 c. butter or shortening
1 c. each preserves: peach, cherry and pears *
2 tsp. grated orange rind

1
Cream butter and sugar.
2
Add eggs.
3
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk.
4
Blend well.
5
Add preserves, orange rind, juice and nuts.
6
Mix well.
7
Pour into a large greased stem pan and bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours at 325u00b0.
8
Raise oven temperature to 375u00b0 during the last 15 minutes to brown cake.
9
Cake should feel firm in center when done.
10
Cool on cake rack before turning out of pan.

2112

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

246

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. plain flour, 1 tsp. soda, 1 tsp. allspice, 2 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Country 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.

Country Fruit Cake

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