Dark Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Dark Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 c. sifted flour; 1 1/2 lb. chopped dates; 1/2 lb. currants; 3/4 lb. thinly sliced citron; 1 1/2 lb. candied cherries, quartered; 1 lb. candied pineapple, thinly sliced; 1/4 lb. candied lemon peel, cut fine; 1/4 lb. candied orange peel, cut fine; 1 1/2 lb. broken pecans; 1 lb. butter, softened; 3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 8 eggs, separated; 2 c. evaporated milk; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 4 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 3 tsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. ground cloves; 2 tsp. allspice; 1 tsp. mace; 1 tsp. nutmeg

Servings: persons

5 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 lb. chopped dates
1/2 lb. currants
3/4 lb. thinly sliced citron
1 1/2 lb. candied cherries, quartered
1 lb. candied pineapple, thinly sliced
1/4 lb. candied lemon peel, cut fine
1/4 lb. candied orange peel, cut fine
1 1/2 lb. broken pecans
1 lb. butter, softened
3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
8 eggs, separated
2 c. evaporated milk
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. nutmeg

1
Reserve 3 cups of the flour.
2
In a large container, combine all the fruit.
3
Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups flour over the fruit and toss to coat each piece.
4
Mix in the pecans and set aside. Cream butter until smooth and creamy.
5
Add brown sugar gradually and continue beating until sugar granules disappear.
6
Beat in the egg yolks.
7
Add evaporated milk and lemon juice.
8
Combine reserved 3 cups flour with baking powder, salt and spices.
9
Sift together, then stir into butter mixture.
10
Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
11
Fold egg whites into butter-flour mixture until well blended.
12
Add fruit mixture and blend thoroughly.

4218

kcal

Calories

241

Fat

465

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 c. sifted flour, 1 1/2 lb. chopped dates, 1/2 lb. currants, 3/4 lb. thinly sliced citron, 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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