Grandma Bettie'S Light Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma Bettie'S Light Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups candied cherries; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup blanched almonds; 1 cup dried pineapple pieces; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 cups white sugar; 1 1/2 cups butter; 6 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

2 cups candied cherries
1 cup raisins
1 cup blanched almonds
1 cup dried pineapple pieces
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups butter
6 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line two loaf pans with parchment paper.
2
Coat cherries, raisins, almonds, and pineapple with 1 cup flour.
3
Beat sugar, butter, and eggs together until creamy. Sift remaining flour with baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture; stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Fold in the fruit and almond mixture. Spoon batter into the prepared pans and spread evenly.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Wrap cakes tightly and let age in a cool place for 2 to 4 weeks.

1843

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

199

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups candied cherries, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup blanched almonds, 1 cup dried pineapple pieces, and more.

Yes, Grandma Bettie'S Light 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.

Grandma Bettie'S Light Fruit Cake

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