Mom's Favorite Fruitcake Recipe

This incredibly moist and flavorful fruitcake is bursting with juicy fruits and crunchy nuts! Unlike traditional dense fruitcakes, this recipe uses only 4 tablespoons of flour, resulting in a lighter texture that lets the delicious fruit shine. A perfect holiday treat or anytime indulgence! #fruitcake #holidaybaking #easyrecipe #fruitcake recipe #lightfruitcake

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 110 mins
Calories 614.1 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Mom's Favorite Fruitcake

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How to Make Mom's Favorite Fruitcake

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup chopped candied cherries, 1 cup chopped candied pineapple, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup chopped pecans, 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup milk.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  6. Bake for 1 hour and 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
  7. Let the fruitcakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

262g

Fat

82g

Carbs

25g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Desserts Fruit American Oven Dinner Party Holiday Event Cakes Dietary Gifts Christmas Low Sodium Comfort Food Low In Something Brunch Taste Mood Sweet Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less