Old Fashioned Light Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Light Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 6 eggs; 3 tablespoons brandy, flav9or; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 cups chopped pecans; 4 cups mixed candied fruit, and peel; 1 (15 ounce) package golden raisins; honey; additional candied fruit and nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 1/4 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 tablespoons brandy, flav9or
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 cups chopped pecans
4 cups mixed candied fruit, and peel
1 (15 ounce) package golden raisins
honey
additional candied fruit and nuts (optional)

1
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after additions; stir in brandy flavoring. Combine dry ingredients, pecans, candied fruit, and raisins; mix well. Add fruit to creamed mixture, blending well.
2
Spoon batter into a well-greased 10-inch tube pan or two 9x5x3 inch loaf pans lined with brown paper. Bake at 275F for 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Brush top with honey 30 minutes before cake is done; then decorate with additional candied fruit and nuts, if desired. Remove from oven when cake tests done; when completely cool, wrap cake tightly in cheesecloth , and then in aluminum foil, or an airtight container.

2629

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

230

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 2 1/4 cups sugar, 6 eggs, 3 tablespoons brandy, flav9or, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Light 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.

Old Fashioned Light Fruitcake

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