Mom's Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Mom's Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter softened; 1 package powdered sugar; 1 x flour, all-purpose; 6 large eggs; 1 cup bourbon or rum; 4 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 pound golden raisins; 1 pound maraschino cherries; 1 pound pineapple glace; 13 pound citron glace; 1/4 pound candied orange peel; 1/4 pound candied lemon peel; 1 quart pecan halves; 14 ounces coconut flaked

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter softened
1 package powdered sugar
1 x flour, all-purpose
6 large eggs
1 cup bourbon or rum
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 pound golden raisins
1 pound maraschino cherries
1 pound pineapple glace
13 pound citron glace
1/4 pound candied orange peel
1/4 pound candied lemon peel
1 quart pecan halves
14 ounces coconut flaked

1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2
Line the bottom and sides of a large tube pan and a small loaf pan with foil, grease the pans.
3
Chop coarsely the raisins, cherries, pineapple, citron, orange peel, lemon peel and pecan halves.
4
In large bowl, soften the 3 sticks of butter.
5
Cream in a box of confectioner's sugar, then fill box to the same level with flour.
6
Pour half of the flour over the fruit and nuts; mix thoroughly so all are well-floured.
7
Add six eggs to butter/sugar, one at a time, while beating.
8
Add vanilla extract and fold in flour.
9
Stir in fruits and nuts, fold in liquor.
10
Pour into cake pans and bake approximately 2 hours.

1404

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups butter softened, 1 package powdered sugar, 1 x flour, all-purpose, 6 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Mom's 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.

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