Dried fruits, almonds, vanilla, and almond extracts unite in Grandma Bettie's light fruit cake recipe. Age it to enhance the seasonal scents and flavors.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Calories
429 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line two loaf pans with parchment paper.
Step 2
Toss cherries, raisins, pineapple, and almonds with 1 cup flour in a bowl.
Step 3
Beat sugar, butter, and eggs together in a separate bowl until creamy; sift in remaining 2 ½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in extracts. Fold in dried fruit and almond mixture. Divide batter between the prepared pans, spreading evenly.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 1 ½ to 2 hours. Wrap cakes tightly; let age in a cool place for 2 to 4 weeks.