Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz. pecans; 12 oz. almonds, blanched; 1/2 lb. candied cherries (red and green), mixed and cut in halves; 1 lb. ready mixed candied fruit; 1 lb. seedless white raisins; 1/2 lb. soft butter; 2 1/4 c. white sugar; 6 eggs; 1 bottle (1 oz.) rum or brandy flavoring; 4 c. flour; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

12 oz. pecans
12 oz. almonds, blanched
1/2 lb. candied cherries (red and green), mixed and cut in halves
1 lb. ready mixed candied fruit
1 lb. seedless white raisins
1/2 lb. soft butter
2 1/4 c. white sugar
6 eggs
1 bottle (1 oz.) rum or brandy flavoring
4 c. flour
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

1
Mix butter, sugar, eggs and flavoring in large bowl of electric mixer.
2
Sift together remaining dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with butter and egg mixture.
3
Work into batter with heavy spoon or hands the nuts and fruit.
4
Line angel food cake pan with foil. Bake slow in oven set at 275u00b0 for 3 hours.
5
Half hour before cake is done, brush top with honey.
6
Decorate with fruit and nuts and press down firmly.
7
Return to oven and finish baking.
8
When completely cool, remove from pan and remove foil.
9
Wrap with a wine dampened cloth.
10
Store in airtight container at least several weeks.
11
This blends flavor and mellows cake.

3102

kcal

Calories

167

Fat

352

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz. pecans, 12 oz. almonds, blanched, 1/2 lb. candied cherries (red and green), mixed and cut in halves, 1 lb. ready mixed candied fruit, 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.

Fruit Cake

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