Grandma'S Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. butter; 9 eggs, separated; 3/4 tsp. cloves (ground); 3/4 tsp. mace; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 lb. currants; 1 lb. nuts (pecans); 1/2 lb. candied orange peel; 1/2 lb. candied cherries; 1 lb. candied pineapple; 1/2 tsp. ???; 1 lb. light brown sugar; 1 lb. flour (all-purpose); 3/4 tsp. nutmeg; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 c. milk; 1 lb. seedless raisins; 1/2 lb. citron

Servings: persons

1 lb. butter
9 eggs, separated
3/4 tsp. cloves (ground)
3/4 tsp. mace
1 tsp. baking soda
1 lb. currants
1 lb. nuts (pecans)
1/2 lb. candied orange peel
1/2 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. candied pineapple
1/2 tsp. ???
1 lb. light brown sugar
1 lb. flour (all-purpose)
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. milk
1 lb. seedless raisins
1/2 lb. citron

1
Wash raisins and currants; chop nuts and fruits.
2
Dredge fruit in half the flour.
3
Cream butter and sugar.
4
Add beaten egg yolks. Sift remaining flour with other dry ingredients.
5
Add milk and dry ingredients alternately to cake batter.
6
Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
7
Add nuts and fruits; mix thoroughly.
8
Bake approximately 4 hours at 275u00b0.

2077

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

225

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. butter, 9 eggs, separated, 3/4 tsp. cloves (ground), 3/4 tsp. mace, and more.

Yes, Grandma'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'S Fruit Cake

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