Light Fruitcake Recipe

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

Servings: persons

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

1
Combine brandy, orange juice and cranberries in large bowl. Cover mixture and let stand 1 hour.
2
Combine dates, pecans, orange rind, vanilla, eggs and pineapple.
3
Add to cranberry mixture. Stir well.
4
Combine flour and next 5 ingredients.
5
Add to fruit mixture; stir well.
6
Spoon batter into a 6-cup Bundt pan coated with cooking spray.
7
Bake at 325u00b0 for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into cake comes out clean.
8
Cool cake in pan 20 minutes.
9
Remove from pan and let cool completely on wire rack. Bring 1/2 cup brandy to a boil; let cool.
10
Moisten several layers of cheesecloth in brandy and wrap cake in cheesecloth.
11
Cover with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil.
12
Store in a cool place at least 1 week before serving.
13
Yield: 16 servings (about 181 calories each).
14
Fat: 6 grams.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. brandy, 1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted, 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.

Light Fruitcake

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