Lazy Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Lazy Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 5 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 4 cups sifted flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ¾ cup buttermilk; 8 ounces chopped dates; 1 lb candy orange slices, cut into small pieces; 4 ounces flaked coconut; 2 cups pecans; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon orange zest; ¼ cup lemon juice; ¼ cup orange juice; ½ cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 cups sifted flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup buttermilk
8 ounces chopped dates
1 lb candy orange slices, cut into small pieces
4 ounces flaked coconut
2 cups pecans
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon orange zest
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup orange juice
½ cup powdered sugar

1
Cut orange slices into small pieces.
2
(It's easy if you put them in the freezer for an hour before hand.
3
).
4
Combine candy,dates, nuts and coconut and dredge with 1/4 cup of the 4 cups of flour.
5
Set aside.
6
Sift the rest of the flour with soda and salt.
7
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
8
Add eggs one at a time.
9
Add vanilla and mix well.
10
Add flour mixture alternatley with buttermilk.
11
Fold in date and candy mixture.
12
Pour into 2 well greased loaf pans.
13
Bake at 300 degrees for 2 hours.
14
Pour glaze over hot cakes.
15
Freezes like a charm!

2226

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

234

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 2 cups sugar, 5 eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Lazy 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.

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