Grandma'S Prized Blue Ribbon Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Prized Blue Ribbon Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces mixed peel; 16 ounces glace cherries; 8 ounces walnuts, chopped; 8 ounces almonds, chopped; 16 ounces pitted dates; 8 ounces crushed pineapple, well drained; 16 ounces raisins; 16 ounces butter; 6 ounces sugar; 1 cup honey; 10 eggs; 3 1/2 cups plain flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons allspice; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup rum

Servings: persons

12 ounces mixed peel
16 ounces glace cherries
8 ounces walnuts, chopped
8 ounces almonds, chopped
16 ounces pitted dates
8 ounces crushed pineapple, well drained
16 ounces raisins
16 ounces butter
6 ounces sugar
1 cup honey
10 eggs
3 1/2 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup rum

1
Chop all the dried fruit and nuts. Place in a bowl and set aside.
2
Cream the butter, sugar and honey.
3
Mix the rum, orange juice and eggsin a bowl.
4
Add the wet ingredients alternatley with the sifted dried ingredients. Stiring well after each addition.
5
Add the fruit and nuts. Stir well to combine.
6
Pour into two 9 inch round cake tins or one large 30xm square tin, greased and well lined up to the rim(s).
7
Bake at 130oC for 4 hours, turning once.
8
Cool in tin.

2644

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

208

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces mixed peel, 16 ounces glace cherries, 8 ounces walnuts, chopped, 8 ounces almonds, chopped, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Prized Blue Ribbon 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 Prized Blue Ribbon Fruit Cake

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