LIGHT CANDIED FRUITCAKE

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Light as a feather and full of flavor, this fruitcake from Nancy Adams of Las Vegas, Nevada makes a delectable treat to take to a potluck or to give to a friend. "Folks who taste a slice always request the recipe," she smiles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3-1/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
ORANGE GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 to 6 tablespoons orange juice
Red and green candied cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, eggs, salt, spices and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (do not knead). Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes., Stir dough down. Stir in fruit, raisins, nuts and orange zest. Transfer to a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a bowl, combine sugar, orange zest and enough orange juice to achieve drizzling consistency; spoon over cake. Decorate with cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

Ejira Joy
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the cake is always a hit.


Jipsy Marley
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This is the best candied fruitcake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit is perfectly chewy. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


liton hossan
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This is a great recipe for a classic candied fruitcake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit adds a delicious sweetness and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fruitcake.


Olayemi Odebowale
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I made this cake for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit added a delicious sweetness and texture.


Tracy Wilson
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This is my new favorite candied fruitcake recipe! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit is perfectly chewy. I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients or equipment, so it's easy to make at home.


info nuggets
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


emiona emmy
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit adds a delicious sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this recipe again for my next holiday party.


RUTH KANU
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This is the best candied fruitcake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit is perfectly chewy. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Jose Martinez
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the cake is always a hit.


lol over300
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Delicious!


Wanda Portnoy
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Yummy!


Hanzla Khattak
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This is a great recipe for a classic candied fruitcake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit adds a delicious sweetness and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fruitcake.


Clinton ThankGod
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit added a delicious sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sonney
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This is my go-to recipe for candied fruitcake. It's always a hit with my friends and family, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use any type of candied fruit I like, so I can customize it to my own taste.


Mausam Ale
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I've been making candied fruitcake for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit is perfectly chewy. I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients or equipment, s


Faamanu. Fiu
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This candied fruitcake was delightful! I made it for my family's Christmas party, and it was a huge hit. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit added a delicious sweetness and texture. I will definitely be making this recipe again ne