Best 7 White Fruit Cake Recipes

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White fruit cake, also known as light fruit cake, is a traditional British cake that is often served during the Christmas season. It is similar to traditional fruit cake, but it has a lighter texture and color due to the use of white or golden raisins, and a higher proportion of flour to fruit. White fruit cake can be made with a variety of different dried fruits, nuts, and spices, and can be flavored with citrus zest, vanilla, or almond extract. It is typically baked in a round or square cake pan and frosted with a simple glaze or icing.

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FRUIT-FILLED WHITE CAKE



Fruit-Filled White Cake image

Your guests may think this dessert is too pretty to eat, but the flavorful cake, fluffy frosting and fun fruit filling will tempt them into changing their minds. A generous slice is a delightful end to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
FILLING/TOPPING:
2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
2/3 cup milk
1 cup vanilla or white chips, melted
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg whites, two at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., In a bowl, beat topping mix and milk on high speed for 4 minutes or until thickened. Combine melted chips and jam; gradually beat into topping. Set aside 1 cup for filling. Cover and chill remaining mixture for 20 minutes or until it reaches spreading consistency., Add pineapple and strawberries to reserved filling. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with fruit mixture. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with chilled topping. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

WINTER-WHITE FRUIT CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Winter-White Fruit Cake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-46561

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2-layer size) package white cake mix
1 (3.3-ounce) package JELL-O White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 cup each red and green maraschino cherries, drained, divided
1 cup PLANTERS Deluxe Pistachio Mix, coarsely chopped
4 ounces (1/2 of 8-ounce package) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
4 teaspoons milk
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan. Prepare cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix and extract. Reserve 2 each red and green cherries for garnish. Remove stems, if necessary, from remaining cherries; rinse, then pat dry. Cut cherries into quarters. Stir into cake batter along with the nut mix. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 33 to 36 min. or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 min. Loosen cake from sides of pan with knife. Invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan. Cool cake completely. Beat cream cheese and milk in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in sugar. Drizzle over cake. Garnish with reserved cherries.

EASY WHITE FRUIT CAKE



EASY WHITE FRUIT CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Easter     Fourth of July     Hanukkah     Quick & Easy     New Year's Eve     Christmas Eve

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 large eggs
16 ounces of butter
1 cup sugar
1 3/4 cups of flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
(1)16 ounces glazed cherries
(1)16 ounces can glazed pineapple
4 cups of pecans
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar, beat eggs well, add to butter and sugar mixture. Use enough flour to flour fruits and nuts, add baking powder to remaining flour. Fold into butter,eggs,lemon and vanilla flavoring, cherries,pineapples and nuts. Pour into greased paper lined tube pan. Place in cold oven and bake 250 degree for 3 hours. Cool cake in pan.

MOM'S WHITE FRUIT CAKE



Mom's White Fruit Cake image

Categories     Fruit     Cake     Christmas     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup Butter
1 cup Sugar
3 cups All pupose Flour
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Baling Powder
1 can Crushed Pineapple Drained 14 oz
1 pound White Raisins
2 pounds Mixed Fruit (Candied Pineapple, red and green cherries, dried California apricots
1 cup Coarsely chopped peacans OR sliced almonds
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 cups White Port (or white wine or rum)

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.

WHITE FRUIT CAKE



White Fruit Cake image

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

1 ½ cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups golden raisins
1 ½ cups candied cherries
1 cup dried currants
2 ounces candied orange peel
2 ounces candied citron peel
½ cup orange juice
2 cups butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 eggs, separated
4 cups pecans, chopped
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

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

BEST WHITE FRUIT CAKE ON EARTH RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Best White Fruit Cake on Earth Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by tnunnery

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon extract
1 3/4 cup plain flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound butter
4 cup shelled pecans
1 pound glace pineapple
1 pound glace cherries
1 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar. Add well-beaten eggs and blend well. Chop nuts and fruit and mix with part of the flour. Sift remaining flour, baking powder and salt. Fold into egg and butter mixture. Add flavorings, mix, then add fruit and nuts, mixing in well. Pour into greased and floured bundt pan. Place in cold oven and bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours. Cool in pan on cake rack.

WHITE FRUIT CAKE



WHITE FRUIT CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Christmas

Number Of Ingredients 13

INGREDIENTS
2 cups butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 eggs, separated
2 ounces candied citron peel
2 ounces candied orange peel
1 cup dried currants
1 1/2 cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups golden raisins
1 1/2 cups candied cherries
4 cups pecans, chopped
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS 1. Chop pineapple, raisins, and cherries. Combine chopped fruit with currants, peel, and citron; soak in orange juice overnight. 2. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Place a small pan of water in the oven. Line one 5 x 9 inch loaf pan and two 3 x 8 inch loaf pans with parchment or doubled waxed paper. 3. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar. Stir in beaten egg yolks. Stir in fruit, juice, and nuts. Mix in sifted flour. 4. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks. Fold into batter. Fill pans 2/3 full. 5. Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until golden brown, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling during the process.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your fruit cake. Use fresh, ripe fruit and high-quality spices for the best flavor.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Cake Properly: Follow the recipe's instructions carefully for the baking time and temperature. Underbaking can result in a raw, gooey cake, while overbaking can make it dry and crumbly.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost or serve the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the cake set and make it easier to handle.

Conclusion:

With its rich, moist texture and abundance of sweet, juicy fruit, white fruit cake is a classic holiday treat that is sure to be enjoyed by all. By following these tips and using high-quality ingredients, you can create a delicious white fruit cake that will be the star of your holiday table.

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