Old-Fashioned Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. raisins; 1/2 c. chopped candied cherries; 1 1/4 c. butter or shortening; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg and cinnamon; 1 c. chopped pecans; 2 c. chopped walnuts; 1 1/4 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 8 eggs, beaten; 2 1/4 c. sifted flour; 2 c. diced candied pineapple; 1 c. citron; 1/2 c. plain fruit juice; 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

4 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped candied cherries
1 1/4 c. butter or shortening
1/2 tsp. nutmeg and cinnamon
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. chopped walnuts
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. allspice
8 eggs, beaten
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
2 c. diced candied pineapple
1 c. citron
1/2 c. plain fruit juice
1/2 tsp. salt

1
Combine prepared fruits; add fruit juice.
2
Let stand several hours or overnight.
3
Prepare pans, 1 large tube pan or 3 medium loaf pans.
4
Grease pans and flour.
5
Cream shortening; gradually add the sugar mixed with the salt and spices.
6
Cream until light and fluffy.
7
Add beaten eggs; beat well.
8
Beat in flour.
9
Add nuts and juice, softened fruit with any juice remaining in bowl.
10
Mix well until well coated with batter.
11
Pour into pans.
12
Bake at 250u00b0 for 4 to 5 hours or until done.
13
Place a flat pan with 2 cups water on bottom shelf while cake is baking to keep moist.
14
Cool and store in tight container.

2866

kcal

Calories

203

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. raisins, 1/2 c. chopped candied cherries, 1 1/4 c. butter or shortening, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg and cinnamon, and more.

Yes, 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.

Old-Fashioned Fruit Cake

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