Light Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Light Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour; 4 ounces citron candied, or fruit; 1/2 cup candied cherries halved; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon rum extract; 4 eggs

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups flour
4 ounces citron candied, or fruit
1/2 cup candied cherries halved
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon rum extract
4 eggs

1
Line a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with heavy brown paper or foil; grease paper.
2
Combine flour, fruits and almonds.
3
Cream butter, shortening, sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon zest and rum extract until fluffy.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
5
Stir in flour/fruit mixture.
6
Spoon into prepared pan.
7
Bake at 275 degrees for about 2 hours or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the center.
8
Cool in pan.
9
Turn out; peel off paper.

839

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups flour, 4 ounces citron candied, or fruit, 1/2 cup candied cherries halved, 1/2 cup golden raisins, 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.

Light Fruitcake

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