Light (Or Yellow) Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Light (Or Yellow) Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup shortening (Crisco); 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2/3 cup orange juice; 2 1/4 cups eggs (about 9); 2 1/2 cups candied cherries, cut in half (about 1 pound); 3 cups golden raisins (1 15-ounce package); 2 cups candied pineapple, cut into chunks (3/4 pound); 2/3 cup candied citron peel, chopped; 2/3 cup candied orange peel, coarsely chopped; 2/3 cup chopped dried apricot; 1 (4 ounce) can flaked coconut; 1 1/2 cups blanched whole almonds; 2 cups pecan halves

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening (Crisco)
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup orange juice
2 1/4 cups eggs (about 9)
2 1/2 cups candied cherries, cut in half (about 1 pound)
3 cups golden raisins (1 15-ounce package)
2 cups candied pineapple, cut into chunks (3/4 pound)
2/3 cup candied citron peel, chopped
2/3 cup candied orange peel, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup chopped dried apricot
1 (4 ounce) can flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups blanched whole almonds
2 cups pecan halves

1
Heat oven to 275u00b0F.
2
Line 2 9x5x3 inch loaf pans with foil, and grease.
3
Put all ingredients (except fruits and nuts) in a large mixer bowl.
4
Mix for 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.
5
Beat for 3 minutes on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
6
Stir in fruits and nuts.
7
Spread mixture evenly in pans.
8
Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
9
If cakes start to get too brown, cover the top with aluminum foil for the last hour of baking.
10
Remove from pans and cool on racks.
11
When cool, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil and store in a cool place for 3-4 weeks (to mellow) before serving.

2359

kcal

Calories

162

Fat

200

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Light (Or Yellow) 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 (Or Yellow) Fruitcake

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