Light Candied Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Light Candied Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/3 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 4 to 6 tablespoons orange juice; Red and green candied cherries

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/3 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 to 6 tablespoons orange juice
Red and green candied cherries

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, eggs, salt, spices and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (do not knead). Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
2
Stir dough down. Stir in fruit, raisins, nuts and orange zest. Transfer to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
3
Bake at 375u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
4
For glaze, in a bowl, combine sugar, orange zest and enough orange juice to achieve drizzling consistency; spoon over cake. Decorate with cherries.

1250

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/3 cup warm whole milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Light Candied 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.

Light Candied Fruitcake

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