Light Old Fashioned Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Light Old Fashioned Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 1/2 lb. pecans; 1 3/4 c. chopped candied pineapple; 1 lb. golden raisins; 3/4 lb. chopped candied cherries; 1 c. butter; 1 1/4 c. sugar; 6 eggs; 1 oz. bottle brandy flavoring

Servings: persons

4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 lb. pecans
1 3/4 c. chopped candied pineapple
1 lb. golden raisins
3/4 lb. chopped candied cherries
1 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
6 eggs
1 oz. bottle brandy flavoring

1
Mix until all fruit and nuts are well coated with dry ingredients.
2
Set aside.
3
Cream butter.
4
Gradually add sugar; cream until light and fluffy.
5
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each.
6
Add brandy flavoring to mixture.
7
Mix with the fruit, nut, flour mixture.
8
Mix until well blended.
9
Turn into 10-inch tube pan.
10
Bake 1 1/2 hours at 275u00b0.
11
About 1/2 hour before cake is done, brush top with honey.
12
Decorate with fruit and nuts.

3042

kcal

Calories

188

Fat

299

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: 4 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Light Old Fashioned Fruit Cake 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 Old Fashioned Fruit Cake

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