Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. citron; 1 lb. candied apricots; 1 lb. candied pineapple; 1 lb. cherries; 3 lb. seeded raisins; 1 1/2 lb. currants; 1/2 lb. butter; 1/2 lb. brown sugar; 1/2 c. brandy; 6 eggs; 1 lb. flour; 1 level tsp. baking powder; 2 level tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 level tsp. ground cloves; 1 nutmeg, grated; 1/2 level tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 lb. citron
1 lb. candied apricots
1 lb. candied pineapple
1 lb. cherries
3 lb. seeded raisins
1 1/2 lb. currants
1/2 lb. butter
1/2 lb. brown sugar
1/2 c. brandy
6 eggs
1 lb. flour
1 level tsp. baking powder
2 level tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 level tsp. ground cloves
1 nutmeg, grated
1/2 level tsp. salt

1
Cut the citron, apricots and pineapple in large pieces, leaving the cherries whole.
2
Seed the raisins, and wash and dry the currants.
3
Cream the butter and sugar, add the yolks of eggs well beaten, then the fruit, also the flour, salt, baking powder and spices sifted together; put in the brandy and mix all thoroughly.
4
Last of all, add the stiffly beaten whites of the eggs.
5
Turn into greased cake pans and steam five hours; afterwards bake very slowly for one hour to slightly dry the cake.

1453

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. citron, 1 lb. candied apricots, 1 lb. candied pineapple, 1 lb. cherries, 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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