Golden Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Golden Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (15 ounces each) golden raisins; 1-1/2 cups shortening; 2-1/4 cups sugar; 8 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup milk; 2-1/2 cups chopped walnuts; 1-1/3 cups diced candied pineapple (about 8 ounces); 1 cup chopped candied cherries (about 8 ounces); 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Servings: persons

2 packages (15 ounces each) golden raisins
1-1/2 cups shortening
2-1/4 cups sugar
8 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup milk
2-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1-1/3 cups diced candied pineapple (about 8 ounces)
1 cup chopped candied cherries (about 8 ounces)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1
Place raisins in a large bowl; cover with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
2
In another large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in the walnuts, pineapple, cherries, coconut and raisins.
3
Spoon into nine greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 300u00b0 for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

1282

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (15 ounces each) golden raisins, 1-1/2 cups shortening, 2-1/4 cups sugar, 8 eggs, and more.

Yes, Golden Fruitcake 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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