When it comes to classic holiday baking, few desserts can rival the timeless appeal of Mom's White Fruit Cake. With its moist, dense crumb, delectable blend of candied fruits and nuts, and a hint of warm spices, this traditional treat has been passed down through generations, evoking memories of family gatherings and festive celebrations. If you're looking to recreate this beloved dessert, this article will guide you through the steps and provide you with essential tips and tricks to ensure a perfect outcome. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, let's embark on a baking adventure and discover the secrets to making Mom's White Fruit Cake that will become a cherished family tradition for years to come.
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WHITE FRUIT CAKE
My mother has been making this fruit cake at Christmas time for as long as I can remember. My whole family loves it. I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this recipe has converted even the most reluctant.
Provided by Brenda
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 10h35m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop pineapple, raisins, and cherries. Combine chopped fruit with currants, orange peel, and citron; soak in orange juice overnight.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Place a small pan of water in the oven. Line one 5x9 inch loaf pan and two 3x8 inch loaf pans with parchment or doubled waxed paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar. Stir in beaten egg yolks. Stir in fruit, juice, and pecans. Mix in sifted flour.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks. Fold into batter. Fill pans 2/3 full.
- Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until golden brown, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 102.4 mg, Sugar 30.5 g
WHITE FRUIT CAKE
Provided by Stacey
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°F and line loaf pans with parchment paper.
- Blend eggs, vanilla, sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Add salt, baking powder, and flour and mix.
- Mix in pineapple and juice, cherries, raisins, dried cherries, and pecans.
- Fill the tins with fruit cake batter and spread to even the surface.
- Bake at 300° for 1 1⁄2 hours. Start testing for doneness with 20 minutes left, to prevent over-cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 64 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 24 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MOM'S WHITE FRUIT CAKE
Steps:
- Slice apricots. Mix with all fruits except crushed pineapple. Pour Port (or either wine or rum) over fruit.Mom said "at least one cup". I use 2 cups Port. If using rum 1 cup might be better,
- Mix and let stand over night. Drain a bit if there is alot of liquid.
- Add part of flour and mix well.
- Sift rest of four with dry ingrediants
- Cream together Butter and Sugar then beat in eggs one at a time.
- Add Vanilla
- Add dry ingredients, crushed pineapple and nuts.
- Butter bread pans and line with wax paper. Butter paper.
- Bake at 325 for 1 1/2 hours. Put a small pan of water in the oven while baking.
- Let cool in pans. Remove from pans (leave wax paper in place).
- Wrap each loaf in cheese cloth. Splash them with rum or brandy.
- Keep in refrig for at least a week in an airtight container.
MOM'S CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE COOKIES
A holiday tradition at our house for over 60 years, these cookies are full of candied fruit, pecans, and rum-soaked dates. It wouldn't be Christmas without them.
Provided by MartieHomemade
Categories Fruit Cookies
Time 8h50m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- The day before: chop dates into small pieces and put in a glass bowl. Add rum. Cover with plastic wrap. Let sit for 8 hours, or overnight, to absorb the rum. You can leave this step out if you want but I find it makes the dates more delicious and the cookies have more flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dice candied cherries and pineapple into small pieces and place in a very large bowl; I use the top of my cake carrier. Add pecans, followed by dates. Add 1 cup flour. Toss well to coat all of the pieces and break them up so they are not sticking together.
- Whisk baking soda into the milk and let it dissolve.
- Mix shortening into the fruit. Add remaining flour, sugar, eggs, orange juice, nutmeg, salt, and milk-baking soda mixture. Mix together with your hands just until you no longer see the flour. Try not to overmix. The batter will be very dense.
- Use a small ice cream scoop or two teaspoons to drop the cookies onto the prepared pans, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire cooling racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
HOLIDAY WHITE FRUITCAKE
Years ago, when I attended Koloa Missionary Church in Hawaii, a friend gave me this recipe. Now I whip up at least 60 loaves for the holidays. -Eileen Sokolowski Flatt, Chandler, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 loaves (16 piece each).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275°. Line bottoms of four greased 9x5-in. loaf pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a small bowl, toss candied fruit, raisins and walnuts with 1/2 cup flour. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in remaining flour. Fold in fruit mixture., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MOMMA'S FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE
Not sure where it originated and some on here close - but no cigar to this! While I'm told it is good cold, it never lasted long enough to find out...I'm sure you'll have the same issue. It's one-bowl, quick and easy!
Provided by Acceptance
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 cake, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain the fruit, beating the juice with the egg till creamy.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
- Fold in the fruit.
- Pour into a greased 8 x 8 inch pan. Top with nuts and brown sugar.
- Bake for 35 minute at 350.
- Serve with dollops of fresh whipped cream.
MOM'S CITRUS BUTTERMILK CAKE
Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. , Poke holes in warm cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Mix glaze ingredients; spoon slowly over cake. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; cool completely.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your fruit cake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a slow oven. This will help to prevent the cake from drying out.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature. The cake will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
White fruit cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Follow these tips to make a perfect white fruit cake every time.- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Don't overmix the batter.
- Bake the cake in a slow oven.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
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