Elegant Light Fruit Cake Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 36

Yield: 3 fruit cakes

Elegant Light Fruit Cake Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups ground almonds

3 cups red candied cherries

1 ½ cups green candied cherries

1 (8 ounce) package diced candied citron

6 cups golden raisins

8 ounces candied pineapple

diced

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup shortening

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 ⅔ cups white sugar

8 egg yolks

4 teaspoons almond extract

⅔ cup brandy

⅔ cup milk

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

8 egg whites

1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place a pan of water in oven. Grease thoroughly and line with heavy brown paper one set of tier pans (one 9 inch one 7 inch and one 5 inch).

Step 2

In a large bowl combine ground almonds and fruits. Dredge with one cup flour.

Step 3

In a large bowl cream together 1 cup flour and shortening. Gradually blend in white sugar. Beat in egg yolks and almond flavoring; beat until very light and fluffy. Mix together brandy and milk; add alternately with 4 1/2 cups flour to creamed mixture. Make 3 dry and 2 liquid additions combining lightly after each.

Step 4

In another bowl beat egg whites with cream of tartar to form stiff but moist peaks. Fold into batter. Fold in floured fruit mixture.

Step 5

Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours depending on size of pan. Bake each cake until it tests done with a toothpick. Remove from pans and lift off paper. Cool.

Nutritional Information

Elegant Light Fruit Cake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 429.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.4g 13%

Carbohydrates: 75.9g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 44.6g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 45.9mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 63.3IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.8mg 1%

Folate: 50.2mcg 13%

Calcium: 51.6mg 5%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 37mg 13%

Potassium: 323.1mg 9%

Sodium: 55mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 100.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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