Dark Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Dark Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. butter; 2 c. sugar; 12 eggs; 4 1/2 c. flour; 3 boxes raisins; 1/2 lb. crystalized pineapple; 1/2 lb. red and green cherries; 1/4 lb. orange peel; 1/4 lb. lemon peel; 1/2 lb. English walnuts; 1/2 lb. black walnuts; 1 Tbsp. vanilla; 1 Tbsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. allspice; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 2 c. grape juice

Servings: persons

2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
12 eggs
4 1/2 c. flour
3 boxes raisins
1/2 lb. crystalized pineapple
1/2 lb. red and green cherries
1/4 lb. orange peel
1/4 lb. lemon peel
1/2 lb. English walnuts
1/2 lb. black walnuts
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 c. grape juice

1
Prepare fruits; mix and place in large bowl.
2
Soak overnight with grape juice.
3
Sift spices and flour together 3 times.
4
Cream butter; add sugar and cream together.
5
Add eggs and flour alternately, carefully mixing after each addition.
6
Add nuts gradually, mixing them well through the batter,
7
small amount at a time, then the fruit and grape juice and mix well.
8
Add vanilla. Bake in greased, lined pan.
9
Bake on 2nd shelf at 275u00b0 for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, depending on your oven.

3623

kcal

Calories

204

Fat

383

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. butter, 2 c. sugar, 12 eggs, 4 1/2 c. flour, and more.

Yes, 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.

Dark Fruit Cake

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