Elegant Light Fruit Cake

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This fruit cake does not need a ripening period, and is very lovely to look at and eat.

Submitted by Carol
Updated on August 22, 2022
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4
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 fruit cakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 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

Directions

  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).

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

430 Calories
11g Fat
76g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 430
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 76g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 45g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 323mg 7%

* 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.