White Fruitcake (Lys Frugtkage - Denmark) Recipe

Name: White Fruitcake (Lys Frugtkage - Denmark)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 6 eggs; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup white wine; 1 cup dried apricot, chopped; 1 cup dried fig, chopped; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup candied lemon peel, chopped; ½ cup candied citron peel, chopped; 2 cups shredded coconut meat; ½ cup flour; 2 teaspoons rum; 2 cups blanched almonds, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
6 eggs
1 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup white wine
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 cup dried fig, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup candied lemon peel, chopped
½ cup candied citron peel, chopped
2 cups shredded coconut meat
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons rum
2 cups blanched almonds, chopped

1
To the softened butter, gradually add the sugar, creaming well.
2
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
3
Sift the 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder and salt and add to the above mixture alternately with the 1/2 cup of wine.
4
Beat well.
5
Combine all of the fruits and nuts and dredge in the 1/2 cup of flour.
6
With the rum add the fruits and nuts to the batter, blending well.
7
Line 2 loaf pans (9 x 5 x 3) or 2 tube pans with brown paper.
8
Pour the batter into the pans, filling about 2/3 full.
9
Decorate with candied fruits or nuts if you wish.
10
Bake about 2 1/2 hours in a slow oven, 275 degrees F. (Place the baking pans in shallow pans 1/4 filled with water to prevent the cakes from scorching on the bottom while they bake.
11
).
12
Cool in pans on racks 20 to 30 minutes.
13
Turn out.
14
Remove brown paper.
15
Return to racks and cool before storing.
16
(I will probably wrap the cakes in rum soaked cheesecloth for 24 hours before storing or freezing.
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).

1466

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 6 eggs, 1 ½ cups flour, and more.

Yes, White Fruitcake (Lys Frugtkage - Denmark) 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.

White Fruitcake (Lys Frugtkage - Denmark)

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