Light Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Light Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. candied pineapple; 1/2 lb. candied cherries; 1 lb. mixed candied fruit; 1 lb. pitted dates; 1-1/2 lbs. nuts; 1-1/2 lb. raisins; 2 cups butter; 2 cups sugar; 12 eggs, well beaten; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract; 2 tsps. lemon extract; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Gold Medal); 2 tsps. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup whiskey; 1/2 cup cherry preserves; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; Apricot Brandy or Peach Schnapps

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. candied pineapple
1/2 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. mixed candied fruit
1 lb. pitted dates
1-1/2 lbs. nuts
1-1/2 lb. raisins
2 cups butter
2 cups sugar
12 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. almond extract
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 tsps. lemon extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour (Gold Medal)
2 tsps. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup whiskey
1/2 cup cherry preserves
1/2 cup apricot preserves
Apricot Brandy or Peach Schnapps

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["Prepare 2 regular tube pans by lining with 1-3 thicknesses of well greased heavy brown paper.", "Add a layer of waxed paper.", "Chop candied fruits, dates and nuts coarsely and mix together.", "Set aside. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, almond, vanilla and lemon extracts.", "Reserve 1-1/2 cups of flour.", "Sift remaining flour, baking powder and salt together and add to creamed mixture alternately with whiskey and preserves.", "Mix well. Dredge fruits and nuts with reserved flour and add to creamed mixture.", "Mix well.", "Pour into prepared pans packing well.", "Bake at 250 degrees until cake tests done, approximately 3-4 hours of baking time. Cool and remove paper.", "Soak with apricot brandy or peach schnapps."]

2043

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 lb. candied pineapple, 1/2 lb. candied cherries, 1 lb. mixed candied fruit, 1 lb. pitted dates, 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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