White Fruitcake
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
🥧 Recipe Yield: Approximately 5 pounds
Description:
This White Fruitcake recipe is a delightful twist on a classic, passed down through generations since 1972. A cherished gift from a dear lady, it promises a luscious experience unlike any other fruitcake. What sets it apart is its ability to be infused with your favorite wine, elevating its flavors to new heights. Even if you’re not a fan of traditional fruitcakes, this one might just win you over with its exceptional taste and texture. Prepare to be enchanted by this special treat!
Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 3/4 – 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups mixed dried fruits (such as cherries, apricots, and pineapple)
- 2 cups chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
Instructions:
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Cream the Butter and Sugar: Begin by creaming the butter until smooth and then gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Eggs: Beat the eggs well and then add them to the creamed mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
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Prepare Fruits and Nuts: Chop the dried fruits and pecans, then mix them with a small portion of the flour to coat them lightly.
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Sift the Remaining Flour: Sift the remaining flour to ensure it is free of any lumps.
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Combine Ingredients: Fold the sifted flour into the creamed mixture, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Add Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in the coated fruits and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Prepare Pans: Line a tube pan or loaf pans with greased wax paper to prevent sticking.
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Pour in Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared pan(s), spreading it evenly.
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Bake: Place the filled pan(s) in a cold oven and bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 3 hours for a tube pan or 2 1/2 hours for loaf pans.
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Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
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Alternative Baking Method: Alternatively, bake the cake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit until done, which typically takes about 1 1/2 hours, or until it shrinks slightly away from the edges of the pan.
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Freezing Option: This cake freezes exceptionally well. It yields just under 5 pounds of cake and requires no additional liquid beyond the flavorings.
Indulge in this decadent White Fruitcake, perfect for Christmas celebrations or any occasion deserving of a special treat. The rich flavors, moist texture, and hint of wine make it a delightful addition to your dessert repertoire. Enjoy every blissful bite of this cherished recipe!
