Grandma West Cream Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Grandma West Cream Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar; ½ cup vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup whipping cream (heavy); 3 teaspoons baking soda (scant); 2 cups flour, Sifted; 1 cup whipping cream; 2 cups flour, Sifted; 1 lb mixed fruit; 1 ½ cups nutmeats

Servings: persons

2 cups brown sugar
½ cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup whipping cream (heavy)
3 teaspoons baking soda (scant)
2 cups flour, Sifted
1 cup whipping cream
2 cups flour, Sifted
1 lb mixed fruit
1 ½ cups nutmeats

1
Cream well sugar, Crisco and eggs.
2
Mix together cloves, almond extract and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture.
3
Add soda to whipping cream, mix real well.
4
Don't leave any lumps.
5
(Important to add soda to whipping cream, fresh whipping cream makes the cake taste much better.)
6
Add whipping cream to creamed mixture.
7
Mix well by hand with spoon.
8
Add 2 cups flour to creamed mixture.
9
Mix well.
10
Mix by hand, mixture too thick to use mixer.
11
Add mixed fruit; mix well.
12
Add nut meats; mix well.
13
Bake in 3 small bread pans (I use disposable pans) greased, lined with wax paper (let paper edges hang out of pan), and then grease wax paper.
14
Pour cake mixture in and bake at 300 degrees for 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
15
Cool, wrap in aluminum foil and freeze until ready to use.

1344

kcal

Calories

Fat

204

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 cups brown sugar, ½ cup vegetable shortening, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon clove, and more.

Yes, Grandma West Cream 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma West Cream Fruitcake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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