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Mrs Allingham's Light Fruitcake Recipe

Unearth a culinary treasure! This antique fruitcake recipe, discovered in a vintage cookbook, promises a light and flavorful treat. Imagine the rich aroma of buttery cake infused with zesty lemon and a medley of dried fruits. Perfect for tea time or holiday gatherings, this recipe is a journey back in time—and a delicious one at that! While we haven't baked this specific version ourselves yet, we're eager to try it—and we know you will be too.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 210 mins
Calories 168.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
Mrs Allingham's Light Fruitcake

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Ingredients for Mrs Allingham's Light Fruitcake

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How to Make Mrs Allingham's Light Fruitcake

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss 1 cup all-purpose flour with 2 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries, etc.).
  5. Gradually beat the remaining 2 cups all-purpose flour into the butter/egg mixture until just combined.
  6. Add the juice and zest of 1 large lemon.
  7. Gently fold in the fruit and flour mixture until evenly distributed. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 2 ½ to 3 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the fruitcake cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

25g

Carbs

6g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Breads Desserts Eggs Dairy Fruit Canadian Oven Heirloom Historical Holiday Event Kid Friendly Kosher Vegetarian Cakes Eggs Dietary Gifts Christmas Wedding Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less