Fruit Cake, Anniversary Cake, Wedding Cake. Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake, Anniversary Cake, Wedding Cake.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb raisins (seeded); 1 lb raisins (sultana); 1 lb currants; 4 ounces pineapple (green candied); 4 ounces pineapple (red candied); 16 ounces cherries (red & green); 8 ounces candied citron peel; 2 ounces lemons (candied); 2 ounces oranges (candied); 4 ounces mixed candied fruit peel; 3/4 lb dates; 1 lb fig; 1 cup molasses; 1 cup brandy; Dry Ingredients; 1 cup almonds (blanched); 1 cup pecans; 3 cups butter; 2 cups brown sugar; 2 cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon almond flavoring; Sift together; 9 cups flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 4 teaspoons nutmeg; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon clove

Servings: persons

1 lb raisins (seeded)
1 lb raisins (sultana)
1 lb currants
4 ounces pineapple (green candied)
4 ounces pineapple (red candied)
16 ounces cherries (red & green)
8 ounces candied citron peel
2 ounces lemons (candied)
2 ounces oranges (candied)
4 ounces mixed candied fruit peel
3/4 lb dates
1 lb fig
1 cup molasses
1 cup brandy
Dry Ingredients
1 cup almonds (blanched)
1 cup pecans
3 cups butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
Sift together
9 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon mace
Wet Ingredigents
8 eggs (beaten into mixture one at a time)
1 cup currant jelly
Add at the very end of mixing
2 cups milk

1
Soak fruit with Brandy or Liquor of choice for a minimum of 1 week 2 weeks is better and 3 months is excellent.
2
Dust fruit with small portion of flour cream butter, sugar, eggs, jelly and vanilla.
3
Add the combined fruit and nuts. The fruit and nuts can be left whole or chopped that is a personal preference Lorane does not chop.
4
Mix thoroughly with hands.
5
Press down well into greased & lined tins 3/4 full.
6
Bake at 225 - 275 depending on your oven if your oven is hot use 225 increase if your oven runs cool until done.
7
When storing pour liquor or Brandy over cake my friend uses Tia Maria. I use Brandy or Rum.
8
Also you can wrap the fruit cakes with cheesecloth just remove the cloth when add the Brandy or liquor. Just wrap again after adding the liquor.
9
Wrap well and store in a closed container.

3823

kcal

Calories

202

Fat

448

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 36 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb raisins (seeded), 1 lb raisins (sultana), 1 lb currants, 4 ounces pineapple (green candied), and more.

Yes, Fruit Cake, Anniversary Cake, Wedding 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fruit Cake, Anniversary Cake, Wedding Cake.

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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