Grandma Bettie's Light Fruit Cake

Grandma Bettie's Light Fruit Cake

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.

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup blanched almonds
  • 1 cup dried pineapple pieces
  • 2 cups candied cherries
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups butter
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour, divided

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