How to Make Elegant Light Fruit Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Introducing the Elegant Light Fruit Cake - a delightful, moist and fruit-packed cake that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a tea party, celebrating a special occasion, or just craving a sweet treat, this fruit cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more. The best part? It's light and airy, making it a guilt-free indulgence for all to enjoy.

This recipe is a modern take on the classic fruit cake, incorporating a variety of dried fruits and nu...

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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

Information

  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 fruit cakes

  • 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).
  • In a large bowl combine ground almonds and fruits. Dredge with one cup flour.
  • 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.
  • In another bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar to form stiff but moist peaks. Fold into batter. Fold in floured fruit mixture.
  • 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

    430 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 55mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 323mg