Best 10 Easy Fruitcake Without Citron Recipes

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Fruitcakes are a holiday tradition for many families, but they can be time-consuming and difficult to make. If you're looking for an easy fruitcake recipe that doesn't include citron, you're in luck. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delicious and festive fruitcake that everyone will love. This easy fruitcake recipe is perfect for those who are short on time or who simply don't like the taste of citron. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some fruitcake!

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EASY FRUITCAKE WITHOUT CITRON



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Some people do not like the citron found in fruitcakes, so they might like this one. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Holiday Cakes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
3 cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups red and green candied cherries
8 cups walnut halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
½ cup dark corn syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Grease a 10 x 14 inch tube pan; line with waxed paper.
  • Mix fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Mix eggs, corn syrup, sugar and oil in a medium size bowl. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Pour over fruit mixture and mix. Firmly pack into pan.
  • Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degree C) about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until top appears dry. Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

NO-CANDIED-FRUIT FRUITCAKE



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Minus the candied fruit, this traditional cake has a positively natural taste. For those who bake their Christmas giveaways ahead, it freezes beautifully, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 2 fruitcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups pecan halves
2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries, dried
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 packages (8 ounces each) pitted dates, halved and quartered
6 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 to 1/2 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add pecans, cherries, pineapple and dates; toss to coat. Beat eggs and orange juice; add to fruit mixture and mix well. Line two 9x5-in. loaf pans with foil and grease the foil. Pour fruit mixture into pans and press down. Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans. Remove foil. Brush with corn syrup; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY-DOES-IT FRUITCAKE



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These miniature loaves are chock-full of tempting fruit and nuts. The glaze makes them extra moist and tasty. They are wonderful to give as gifts and fun to serve to holiday guests. -Romaine Wetzel, Ronks, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 pound chopped candied fruit
2 packages (8 ounces each) pitted dates, chopped
1 package (15 ounces) raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped pecans or almonds
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup orange juice
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, candied fruit, dates, raisins and nuts; toss until well coated; set aside., In another large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and remaining flour; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice, beating well after each addition. Stir in fruit and nut mixture; mix well., Spoon into five greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. baking pans (pans will be full). Bake at 325° for 1 hour. Cover with foil; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. , In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. With a pastry brush, brush glaze over warm loaves. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY FRUITCAKE WITHOUT CITRON



Easy Fruitcake Without Citron image

Some people do not like the citron found in fruitcakes, so they might like this one. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Holiday Cakes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
3 cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups red and green candied cherries
8 cups walnut halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
½ cup dark corn syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Grease a 10 x 14 inch tube pan; line with waxed paper.
  • Mix fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Mix eggs, corn syrup, sugar and oil in a medium size bowl. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Pour over fruit mixture and mix. Firmly pack into pan.
  • Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degree C) about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until top appears dry. Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

EASY FRUITCAKE WITHOUT CITRON



Easy Fruitcake Without Citron image

Some people do not like the citron found in fruitcakes, so they might like this one. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Holiday Cakes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
3 cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups red and green candied cherries
8 cups walnut halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
½ cup dark corn syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Grease a 10 x 14 inch tube pan; line with waxed paper.
  • Mix fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Mix eggs, corn syrup, sugar and oil in a medium size bowl. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Pour over fruit mixture and mix. Firmly pack into pan.
  • Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degree C) about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until top appears dry. Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

EASY FRUITCAKE WITHOUT CITRON



Easy Fruitcake Without Citron image

Some people do not like the citron found in fruitcakes, so they might like this one. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Holiday Cakes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
3 cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups red and green candied cherries
8 cups walnut halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
½ cup dark corn syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Grease a 10 x 14 inch tube pan; line with waxed paper.
  • Mix fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Mix eggs, corn syrup, sugar and oil in a medium size bowl. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Pour over fruit mixture and mix. Firmly pack into pan.
  • Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degree C) about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until top appears dry. Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE



Holiday Fruitcake image

This is my own fruitcake recipe and it's a family favorite. The mixture of fruits and nuts helps make it a tasty treat. -Allene Spence, Delbarton, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups whole red candied cherries
1-1/2 cups whole green candied cherries
3 cups diced candied pineapple
1 pound walnut halves
10 ounces golden raisins
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Combine fruit and nuts. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over fruit and nuts; stir to coat. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool place. Bring to room temperature before serving; slice with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

EASY CAKELESS FRUITCAKE



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For those who prefer fruits and nuts to batter, and very little work, this simple cake is appropriately named.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaf pans

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 pounds whole candied cherries
1 pound dates, pitted and halved
6 slices candied pineapple, cut in chunks
4 ounces dried coconut
2 cups pecan halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 14-ounce can condensed milk

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl.
  • Grease two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans and line with greased wax paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pans. Cover with buttered wax paper.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 and bake for 20 to 30 minutes longer. Cool the cakes on wire racks. Loosen around the sides with a spatula and invert on wire rack. While they are still warm, remove the wax paper carefully. Cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil and refrigerate.
  • To serve, slice thickly with a very sharp knife. Cut slices into smaller pieces.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FRUITCAKE



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I've made this quick and easy Christmas fruit cake many times during the past several years, giving it to family and friends for gifts. I also gave one to my doctor, and he claims it's the best he's ever tasted.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups coarsely chopped Brazil nuts or other nuts (walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts)
1 pound pitted dates, coarsely chopped
1 cup halved maraschino cherries
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, combine the nuts, dates and cherries. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; add to nut mixture, stirring until nuts and fruit are well coated. , In a small bowl, beat eggs until foamy; stir in vanilla. Fold into nut mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased parchment-lined 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY FRUITCAKE WITHOUT CITRON



Easy Fruitcake Without Citron image

Some people do not like the citron found in fruitcakes, so they might like this one. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Holiday Cakes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
3 cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups red and green candied cherries
8 cups walnut halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
½ cup dark corn syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Grease a 10 x 14 inch tube pan; line with waxed paper.
  • Mix fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Mix eggs, corn syrup, sugar and oil in a medium size bowl. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Pour over fruit mixture and mix. Firmly pack into pan.
  • Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degree C) about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until top appears dry. Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit. This will give your fruitcake the best flavor and texture.
  • Chop the fruit into small pieces. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the cake.
  • Soak the fruit in alcohol for at least 24 hours. This will help to plump it up and give it a richer flavor.
  • Use a heavy-duty mixer to cream the butter and sugar together. This will help to incorporate air into the mixture and make the cake light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan.
  • Bake the cake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you'll be able to make a delicious and festive fruitcake that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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