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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Mom's Favorite Fruitcake?

Mom's Favorite Fruitcake takes about 140 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 110 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Mom's Favorite Fruitcake?

Mom's Favorite Fruitcake has approximately 614.1 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 53 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Mom's Favorite Fruitcake?

The key ingredients for Mom's Favorite Fruitcake are Candied Pineapple, Maraschino Cherry, Whole Pecans, Dates, Coconut, Sweetened Condensed Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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