Holiday Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Holiday Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. butter; 1 c. white sugar; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/2 c. dark molasses; 6 eggs, separated; 1 3/4 and 1/2 c. sifted flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. each cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and mace; 1/2 c. brandy; 1/2 c. sherry; 1/4 lb. pecans; 1/2 lb. walnuts; 1 lb. Clark raisins; 1 lb. candied fruits

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. butter
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. dark molasses
6 eggs, separated
1 3/4 and 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. each cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and mace
1/2 c. brandy
1/2 c. sherry
1/4 lb. pecans
1/2 lb. walnuts
1 lb. Clark raisins
1 lb. candied fruits

1
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy. Stir in molasses, beaten egg yolks and egg whites until foamy. Blend 1 3/4 cups flour into mixture and baking powder; dissolve brandy, sherry and spices, stirring well.
2
Dredge fruits and nuts in a bowl with the 1/2 cup flour.
3
Fold cake mixture in with fruits; pack into a well greased 10-inch tube pan.
4
Bake in slow oven, cool and wrap in foil.
5
Store in airtight container.
6
Set oven temperature at 350u00b0; bake time is 1 1/2 hours.

1700

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

139

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. butter, 1 c. white sugar, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/2 c. dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Holiday 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.

Holiday Fruit Cake

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