Fruit Cake(Mrs. Carmichael'S Recipe) Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake(Mrs. Carmichael'S Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. butter; 1 1/4 lb. light brown sugar; 1 lb. flour; 3 lb. currants; 4 lb. raisins; 1/2 lb. citron, chopped; 1 lb. figs, chopped; 1/2 lb. either almond, pecan or hickory nut meats; 2 oranges, grated rind and juice; 10 eggs, yolks and whites beaten separately; 1 c. flour for dredging fruit; 1 c. jelly; 1 c. strong coffee; 1 tsp. each: cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; 2 tsp. soda

Servings: persons

1 lb. butter
1 1/4 lb. light brown sugar
1 lb. flour
3 lb. currants
4 lb. raisins
1/2 lb. citron, chopped
1 lb. figs, chopped
1/2 lb. either almond, pecan or hickory nut meats
2 oranges, grated rind and juice
10 eggs, yolks and whites beaten separately
1 c. flour for dredging fruit
1 c. jelly
1 c. strong coffee
1 tsp. each: cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
2 tsp. soda

1
Clean the fruit.
2
Cut up the citron and prepare the oranges. Cream the butter and sugar and add beaten egg yolks, coffee, jelly, flour, spices and soda which have been mixed together.
3
Add the fruit which has been dredged in flour.
4
Mix all together and fold in the egg whites.
5
Put in buttered pans of the desired size and shape and set pans in a large pan of boiling water.
6
Cover with a sheet of heavy wrapping paper and bake 3 hours or set the pans in a steamer and steam 3 hours.

2695

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

294

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. butter, 1 1/4 lb. light brown sugar, 1 lb. flour, 3 lb. currants, and more.

Yes, Fruit Cake(Mrs. Carmichael'S Recipe) 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(Mrs. Carmichael'S Recipe)

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