Light Orange Almond Fruitcake (Xmas) Recipe

Name: Light Orange Almond Fruitcake (Xmas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups mixed candied fruit; 2 cups golden raisins; 1-1/2 cups halved candied cherries; 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped candied pineapple; 1-1/2 cups finely chopped blanched almonds; 1 cup candied citron peel; 2 cups all-purpose floor; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tbsp coarsely grated orange rind; 1 tsp almond extract; 1/2 cup orange liqueur or orange juice

Servings: persons

3 cups mixed candied fruit
2 cups golden raisins
1-1/2 cups halved candied cherries
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped candied pineapple
1-1/2 cups finely chopped blanched almonds
1 cup candied citron peel
2 cups all-purpose floor
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp coarsely grated orange rind
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup orange liqueur or orange juice

1
Grease two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, line bases and sides with double thickness of brown paper. Grease paper. Set aside. In large bowl, combine mixed candied fruit, raisins, cherries, pineapple, almonds and citron peel; toss with 1/2 cup of the flour and set aside.
2
Stir together remaining flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
3
In large bowl, heat butter with sugar until fluffy, beat in eggs, one at a time, orange rind and almond extract, heating well. Add flour mixture alternately with liqueur, making three additions of dry and two of liqueur and mixing just until flour is incorporated Fold in fruit mixture. Scrape into prepared pans, smoothing tops.
4
Set shallow baking dish half full of boiling water on bottom rack of oven. Bake cakes on centre rack in 250 F degree oven for 2-1/2 hours or until cake tester inserted into centre comes out clean, covering loosely with foil if cakes begin to crack.
5
Let cakes cool completely in pans on racks. (cakes can be wrapped well and stored for up to 1 month.) Makes 2 cakes, about 90 small pieces.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups mixed candied fruit, 2 cups golden raisins, 1-1/2 cups halved candied cherries, 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped candied pineapple, and more.

Yes, Light Orange Almond Fruitcake (Xmas) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Light Orange Almond Fruitcake (Xmas)

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Variations & substitutions

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