Old Fashion Pumpkin Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Old Fashion Pumpkin Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. shortening, soft; 1 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 eggs; 3/4 c. light molasses; 3/4 c. buttermilk; 3/4 c. smoothly mashed pumpkin; 3 1/2 c. sifted cake flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 1 c. dates, chopped; 1 c. candied fruit, chopped finely; 2/3 c. raisins, chopped; 1 c. nuts, chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 c. shortening, soft
1 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
3/4 c. light molasses
3/4 c. buttermilk
3/4 c. smoothly mashed pumpkin
3 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 c. dates, chopped
1 c. candied fruit, chopped finely
2/3 c. raisins, chopped
1 c. nuts, chopped

1
Cream the shortening with sugar until creamy.
2
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
3
Beat well, then beat in molasses, buttermilk and pumpkin.
4
Sift flour with baking powder, soda and spices.
5
Mix with dates, fruit, raisins and nuts.
6
Stir into batter, mixing well. Turn into greased large tube cake pan.
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour or until cake tests done.
8
Cool cake.
9
A simple orange icing brings out additional flavor.

1394

kcal

Calories

Fat

222

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. shortening, soft, 1 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed, 2 eggs, 3/4 c. light molasses, and more.

Yes, Old Fashion Pumpkin 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.

Old Fashion Pumpkin Fruit Cake

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