Grandma Leone'S Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma Leone'S Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound pecan halves; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1 1/2 cups canola oil; 4 eggs, beaten; 3 cups candied fruit

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups raisins
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound pecan halves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups canola oil
4 eggs, beaten
3 cups candied fruit

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8x8-inch baking pans.
2
Bring water and raisins to a boil in a saucepan; cook until raisins are plump, about 2 minutes. Drain and cool raisins; reserve raisin water.
3
Mix 3 cups flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Place pecans and 2 tablespoons flour in a resealable plastic bag; close and shake bag until pecans are coated. Pour pecans into a colander and shake off excess flour.
4
Whisk sugar, oil, eggs, and cooled raisin water together in a bowl; fold in candied fruit. Stir flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, into sugar mixture until fully incorporated; fold in raisins and pecans. Fill the prepared pans a little over half full.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Lower temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C); bake until a knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 more hour.

2488

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

200

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 1/2 cups raisins, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Grandma Leone'S 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 Leone'S Fruit Cake

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