Old Fashioned Light Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Light Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 oz. (6 c.) unchopped pecans; 12 oz. whole candied cherries; 1/2 lb. soft butter; 2 1/4 c. sugar; 1 oz. brandy flavoring; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 12 oz. chopped candied pineapple; 1 lb. seedless white raisins; 6 eggs; 4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Servings: persons

24 oz. (6 c.) unchopped pecans
12 oz. whole candied cherries
1/2 lb. soft butter
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 oz. brandy flavoring
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
12 oz. chopped candied pineapple
1 lb. seedless white raisins
6 eggs
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1
Mix butter and sugar until creamed.
2
Add eggs, one at the time, beating after each addition until yolk is broken.
3
Then add flavoring.
4
Sift flour, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon together.
5
Add to sugar mixture gradually.
6
Work in nuts and fruit with a heavy spoon.
7
Pour into prepared pans filling 2/3 full.
8
Bake at 275u00b0, tube pan about 3 hours, 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans about 2 hours.

3240

kcal

Calories

186

Fat

356

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 oz. (6 c.) unchopped pecans, 12 oz. whole candied cherries, 1/2 lb. soft butter, 2 1/4 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Light 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 Light Fruit Cake

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