The Best Ever Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: The Best Ever Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. candied cherries; 1 lb. candied pineapple; 4 oz. container lemon peel; 4 oz. container orange peel; 8 oz. pkg. pecans; 8 oz. pkg. raisins; 1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter (do not substitute with margarine); 1/2 lb. brown sugar; 5 eggs; 1 Tbsp. vanilla; juice from 1/2 orange, thoroughly squeezed; juice from 1/2 lemon, thoroughly squeezed; 2 1/2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 1/2 jar grape jelly; 1/2 c. Welch's grape juice

Servings: persons

1 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. candied pineapple
4 oz. container lemon peel
4 oz. container orange peel
8 oz. pkg. pecans
8 oz. pkg. raisins
1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter (do not substitute with margarine)
1/2 lb. brown sugar
5 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
juice from 1/2 orange, thoroughly squeezed
juice from 1/2 lemon, thoroughly squeezed
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 jar grape jelly
1/2 c. Welch's grape juice

1
Preheat oven to 200u00b0.
2
This fruit cake is baked in a very slow oven.
3
Sift flour with the baking powder and baking soda.
4
Add cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
5
Set flour mixture aside.
6
Cream butter and eggs together until light and fluffy.
7
Add vanilla to egg mixture.
8
Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Add, one at a time, the orange juice, lemon juice and the Welch's grape juice.
9
Stir mixture until all ingredients are well blended. Add grape jelly.
10
Blend well.
11
Place candied cherries, candied pineapple, lemon peel, orange peel, pecans and raisins in a large bowl and mix well.
12
Fold this mixture into the batter.
13
Mix thoroughly.

1857

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

209

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. candied cherries, 1 lb. candied pineapple, 4 oz. container lemon peel, 4 oz. container orange peel, and more.

Yes, The Best Ever 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Best Ever Fruit Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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