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Elegant Light Fruit Cake

Elegant Light Fruit Cake

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 240 Min
  • 36 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 2 cups ground almonds
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar

  • Candied Fruits and Nuts

    • 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

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 1 cup shortening
    • 2 ⅔ cups white sugar
    • 🥚 8 egg yolks
    • 4 teaspoons almond extract
    • ⅔ cup brandy
    • 🥛 ⅔ cup milk
    • 🥚 8 egg whites

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Place a pan of water in the oven. Grease and line three tier pans (9 inch, 7 inch, and 5 inch) with heavy brown paper.

2

In a large bowl, combine ground almonds and candied fruits, and dredge with 1 cup of flour.

3

Cream together 1 cup flour and shortening in a separate large bowl. Gradually blend in sugar. Beat in egg yolks and almond extract until light and fluffy.

4

Mix the brandy and milk together. Add alternately with 4 1/2 cups flour to the creamed mixture in three dry and two wet additions, mixing lightly after each.

5

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff but moist peaks form. Fold into the batter.

6

Fold the floured fruit mixture into the batter.

7

Pour the batter into prepared pans, and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

8

Remove cakes from pans, peel off the paper, and cool completely before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

430

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 76
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 Make sure to evenly distribute the batter in the pans for consistent baking.You can substitute brandy with orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.Store the cake in an airtight container for freshness.