Light Christmas Cake Recipe

Name: Light Christmas Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb bleached sultana raisins; 1/2 lb red cherries; 1/2 lb green cherries; 1/2 lb blanched almond, slivered; 1/2 lb citrus peel, chopped fine; 1/2 lb candied pineapple, chopped; 1/2 lb butter; 1 cup sugar; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, ground; 6 eggs; 1/2 cup orange juice

Servings: persons

1 lb bleached sultana raisins
1/2 lb red cherries
1/2 lb green cherries
1/2 lb blanched almond, slivered
1/2 lb citrus peel, chopped fine
1/2 lb candied pineapple, chopped
1/2 lb butter
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, ground
6 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice

1
Prepare fruit and wash raisins the day before.
2
Cream butter and sugar.
3
Add eggs one at a time.
4
Beat until very light.
5
Add sifted flour mixed with cardamom and baking powder.
6
Add orange juice alternately with the flour a little at a time.
7
Dredge fruit with a little extra flour and add to batter.
8
Place in 2 loaf pans, lined with brown paper and greased on the inside.
9
Bake in 250u00b0F degrees oven 2-3 hours or until done.

1459

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb bleached sultana raisins, 1/2 lb red cherries, 1/2 lb green cherries, 1/2 lb blanched almond, slivered, and more.

Yes, Light Christmas 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.

Light Christmas Cake

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