Southern Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Southern Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. chopped pecans; 1 3/4 c. chopped candied pineapple; 1 1/2 c. chopped dried peaches or apricots; 1 1/2 c. golden raisins; 2 c. all purpose flour, divided; 1 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1 c. packed brown sugar; 5 eggs; 1 c. peach or apricot nectar, divided; 1/2 c. honey; 1/4 c. milk; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 3/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice

Servings: persons

4 c. chopped pecans
1 3/4 c. chopped candied pineapple
1 1/2 c. chopped dried peaches or apricots
1 1/2 c. golden raisins
2 c. all purpose flour, divided
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. packed brown sugar
5 eggs
1 c. peach or apricot nectar, divided
1/2 c. honey
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1
Grease and flour two 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pans.
2
Line the bottoms with waxed paper.
3
Set aside.
4
Combine the pecans, pineapple, peaches, raisins and 1/2 c. flour; set aside.
5
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
Add 1/2 c. peach nectar, honey and milk; beat well (mixture will appear curried).
7
Combine cinnamon, baking powder, salt, allspice and remaining flour; Add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
8
Pour into prepared pans and bake at 325u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
9
Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
10
Wrap tightly and store in a cool place.
11
Slice and bring to room temperature before serving.

3091

kcal

Calories

236

Fat

226

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. chopped pecans, 1 3/4 c. chopped candied pineapple, 1 1/2 c. chopped dried peaches or apricots, 1 1/2 c. golden raisins, and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Fruit Cake

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