Elegant Light Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Elegant Light Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups ground almonds; 3 cups red candied cherries; 1 1/2 cups green candied cherries; 1 (8 ounce) package diced candied citron; 6 cups golden raisins; 8 ounces candied pineapple, diced; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 2/3 cups white sugar; 8 egg yolks; 4 teaspoons almond extract; 2/3 cup brandy; 2/3 cup milk; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 8 egg whites; 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

Servings: persons

2 cups ground almonds
3 cups red candied cherries
1 1/2 cups green candied cherries
1 (8 ounce) package diced candied citron
6 cups golden raisins
8 ounces candied pineapple, diced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 2/3 cups white sugar
8 egg yolks
4 teaspoons almond extract
2/3 cup brandy
2/3 cup milk
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place a pan of water in oven. Grease thoroughly and line with heavy brown paper one set of tier pans (one 9 inch, one 7 inch, and one 5 inch).
2
In a large bowl combine ground almonds and fruits. Dredge with one cup flour.
3
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup flour and shortening. Gradually blend in white sugar. Beat in egg yolks and almond flavoring; beat until very light and fluffy. Mix together brandy and milk; add alternately with 4 1/2 cups flour to creamed mixture. Make 3 dry and 2 liquid additions, combining lightly after each.
4
In another bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar to form stiff but moist peaks. Fold into batter. Fold in floured fruit mixture.
5
Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, depending on size of pan. Bake each cake until it tests done with a toothpick. Remove from pans, and lift off paper. Cool.

2300

kcal

Calories

Fat

312

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 cups ground almonds, 3 cups red candied cherries, 1 1/2 cups green candied cherries, 1 (8 ounce) package diced candied citron, and more.

Yes, Elegant Light 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Elegant Light Fruit Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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