Light Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Light Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. brandy or fruit juice; 1 (6 oz.) can orange juice concentrate; 1 c. cranberries, chopped; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped; 1 c. chopped pecans; 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 (8 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. allspice; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 c. brandy

Servings: persons

1/4 c. brandy or fruit juice
1 (6 oz.) can orange juice concentrate
1 c. cranberries, chopped
1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped
1 c. chopped pecans
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. brandy

1
Combine 1/4 cup brandy, thawed orange juice concentrate and cranberries in a large bowl; cover and let stand 1 hour.
2
Combine dates, pecans, orange rind, vanilla, eggs and pineapple.
3
Add to cranberry
4
mixture; stir well.
5
Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
6
Add to fruit mixture; stir well.
7
Spoon batter into a 6-cup Bundt pan coated with cooking spray.
8
Bake at 325u00b0 for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.
9
Cool cake 20 minutes.
10
Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

954

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. brandy or fruit juice, 1 (6 oz.) can orange juice concentrate, 1 c. cranberries, chopped, 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted dates, chopped, and more.

Yes, Light 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Light Fruitcake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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