EASY LIGHT FRUITCAKE
This is a light fruit cake that is excellent for a wedding cake. This cake can be cooked in other size pans, just fill the pans 3/4 full.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Cakes Wedding Cake Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of two greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans, and 1 round 4 1/2 inch x 3 inch deep pan with brown paper. Grease the paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together cherries, pineapple, raisins, mixed peel, 1 cup pecans, and 1 cup flour. Mix until fruit is coated with flour.
- In another large bowl, cream the butter or margarine and sugar together. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Mix in orange juice and vanilla. Combine 5 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in floured fruit and nuts. Mix. Spoon batter into prepared pans. Fill each pan 3/4 full. Arrange split almonds over tops.
- Bake for about 3 hours, until toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil if top gets too dark while baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Carbohydrate 104.8 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 57.3 g
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Tayah Reed
[email protected]This fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat. It's perfect for the holidays or any special occasion.
Charles Muna
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses honey instead of sugar. It gives the cake a lovely golden color and a subtle sweetness. The cake is also very moist and flavorful, thanks to the dried fruits and nuts.
Saima Hafeez
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover dried fruits and nuts. It's also a great make-ahead dessert - you can make it a few days in advance and it will still be delicious.
Ahmer Chaudhry
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Afzal Afzal
[email protected]This fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Maxamed Xirsi
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses honey instead of sugar. It gives the cake a lovely golden color and a subtle sweetness. The cake is also very moist and flavorful, thanks to the dried fruits and nuts.
John Goji
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover dried fruits and nuts. It's also a great make-ahead dessert - you can make it a few days in advance and it will still be delicious.
Ahmed Jaber
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and fluffy, with a delicious flavor. The dried fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hi Hlo
[email protected]This fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Rivaldo Maruanda
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses honey instead of sugar. It gives the cake a lovely golden color and a subtle sweetness. The cake is also very moist and flavorful, thanks to the dried fruits and nuts.
Lubega Ivan
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover dried fruits and nuts. It's also a great make-ahead dessert - you can make it a few days in advance and it will still be delicious.
D Fan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mukesh Kshetri
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture, and the flavor was spot-on. I'll definitely be making this again next year.
Arika Saha
[email protected]This fruitcake is perfect for those who don't like overly sweet desserts. It's lightly sweetened, with a focus on the natural flavors of the dried fruits and nuts. The texture is also great - moist and dense, but not too heavy.
The Ark
[email protected]I was skeptical about trying a light fruitcake, but I'm so glad I did! This cake is anything but dense and heavy. It's light and airy, with a moist crumb and a delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
rida shehXadi
[email protected]I've been baking fruitcakes for years, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. My family and friends love it!
Peter Won
[email protected]This fruitcake is a delightful treat! The flavors of the dried fruits and nuts blend perfectly with the spices, and the moist texture is simply heavenly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. Highly recommend!