Light Fruit Cake

Name: Light Fruit Cake
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 eggs; 1 lb. butter; 3 lb. raisins (3 boxes); 2 lb. currants (2 boxes); 1 1/2 lb. sugar (4 1/2 c.); 1 1/2 lb. flour (7 1/2 c.); 1 lb. walnuts (4 c.); 1 c. maraschino cherries, chopped; 1 c. brandy, wine or whiskey or a blend of some or all; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. mace; 1 1/2 tsp. yeast powder (baking powder)

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Light Fruit Cake – a delicious recipe with eggs, butter, raisins, currants, sugar, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

10 eggs
1 lb. butter
3 lb. raisins (3 boxes)
2 lb. currants (2 boxes)
1 1/2 lb. sugar (4 1/2 c.)
1 1/2 lb. flour (7 1/2 c.)
1 lb. walnuts (4 c.)
1 c. maraschino cherries, chopped
1 c. brandy, wine or whiskey or a blend of some or all
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. mace
1 1/2 tsp. yeast powder (baking powder)

1
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs.
2
Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and spices) in a separate bowl; alternate with cup of liquid.
3
Add raisins, currants and cherries; this is a very heavy batter and you might want to literally get your hands into it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 eggs, 1 lb. butter, 3 lb. raisins (3 boxes), 2 lb. currants (2 boxes), and more.

Yes, Light Fruit Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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