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 1/2 c. flour, sifted; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 1/2 lb. pecans or walnuts; 3/4 lb. (1 3/4 c.) whole candied cherries; 3/4 lb. (1 3/4 c.) chopped candied pineapple; 1 lb. (3 1/4 c.) dates, chopped; 6 eggs; 1 oz. brandy extract; 1 oz. rum extract; 1 oz. cherry extract; 1 c. butter; 2 1/4 c. sugar

Servings: persons

4 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 lb. pecans or walnuts
3/4 lb. (1 3/4 c.) whole candied cherries
3/4 lb. (1 3/4 c.) chopped candied pineapple
1 lb. (3 1/4 c.) dates, chopped
6 eggs
1 oz. brandy extract
1 oz. rum extract
1 oz. cherry extract
1 c. butter
2 1/4 c. sugar

1
Sift flour into 4-quart mixing bowl; add baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
2
Mix fruit and nuts into flour mixture until well coated.
3
Set aside.
4
Cream butter; gradually add 2 1/4 cups sugar and beat until creamed.
5
Add eggs (beat well after each).
6
Add extracts; mix well.
7
Pour into 10-inch tube pan, lined with heavy-duty foil.
8
Fill pan 2/3 full.
9
Bake at 275u00b0 for 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours.
10
Half hour before cake is done, brush top with honey.
11
Return to oven to finish baking.
12
Cool completely. Wrap tightly with foil and store in cool place for several weeks.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 c. flour, sifted, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 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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