Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. mace; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 3/4 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. brown sugar; 3 egg whites; 3/4 c. buttermilk; 1 lb. each: raisins, pitted dates, candied cherries and candied pineapple; 1 c. black walnuts; 1 c. English walnuts; 1 c. pecans

Servings: persons

2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. mace
1/2 tsp. allspice
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
3 egg whites
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 lb. each: raisins, pitted dates, candied cherries and candied pineapple
1 c. black walnuts
1 c. English walnuts
1 c. pecans

1
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, mace and allspice together.
2
Cream the shortening and brown sugar together.
3
Whip egg whites and hold to the side.
4
Mix dry mixture with buttermilk and add cream mixture.
5
Mix well and then add dried fruits.
6
Flour all your fruits so they will not sink to the bottom, then add to your mixture.
7
Fold in your egg whites.

2468

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

222

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. flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, 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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