Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 c. pecans; 2 c. walnuts; 2 c. whole maraschino cherries, drained; 2 c. diced pineapple, drained; 1 1/2 c. light raisins; 1 c. flour; 1 1/2 c. margarine or butter; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 2 Tbsp. lemon extract; 2 c. flour; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; light corn syrup

Servings: persons

4 c. pecans
2 c. walnuts
2 c. whole maraschino cherries, drained
2 c. diced pineapple, drained
1 1/2 c. light raisins
1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. margarine or butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 Tbsp. lemon extract
2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
light corn syrup

1
Combine nuts, fruit and raisins in a large bowl.
2
Toss with 1 cup flour to coat.
3
Set aside.
4
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time, beating each addition. Sift together 2 cups of flour and baking powder.
5
Add in thirds to the creamed mixture. Mix well.
6
Add batter to the fruit and nuts.
7
Add lemon extract; mix well.
8
Transfer to well-greased tube pan.
9
Cover tightly with foil.
10
Place pan of water on bottom grate in oven.
11
Bake the cake on shelf above the water in a 300u00b0 oven for 2 1/2 hours.
12
Remove foil.
13
Cook 3 to 5 minutes longer.
14
Cool.
15
Remove from pan and brush with syrup.
16
Pour a little bourbon or brandy over the cake. Wrap in cheesecloth and store in a tin.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. pecans, 2 c. walnuts, 2 c. whole maraschino cherries, drained, 2 c. diced pineapple, drained, and more.

Yes, 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.

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