Southern Belle Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Southern Belle Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 candied orange peel; 1 cup candied pineapple; 1 cup candied cherry; 2 cups walnuts; 12 lb dates; 1 cup currants; 15 ounces raisins; 1 cup shredded coconut; 5 eggs, well beaten; 2 cups sifted flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon clove; 1 cup shortening; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup honey; ½ cup orange juice

Servings: persons

1 candied orange peel
1 cup candied pineapple
1 cup candied cherry
2 cups walnuts
12 lb dates
1 cup currants
15 ounces raisins
1 cup shredded coconut
5 eggs, well beaten
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon clove
1 cup shortening
½ cup sugar
½ cup honey
½ cup orange juice

1
Cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add honey and eggs.
3
Sift the dry ingredients together.
4
Dredge the nuts and fruits in a little of this mixture.
5
Add the dry ingredients to the batter.
6
Fold in the fruits and nuts.
7
Pour into greased loaf pans.
8
(You may grease them and line them with waxed paper.
9
).
10
Bake for 3 to 3 1/4 hours at 275 with a pan of water on the shelf below.
11
Cool.
12
Drizzle with orange juice.
13
(Wrap and store in a cool place, if desired.
14
).

1025

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 candied orange peel, 1 cup candied pineapple, 1 cup candied cherry, 2 cups walnuts, and more.

Yes, Southern Belle 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southern Belle Fruitcake

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Variations & substitutions

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