🍰 Light Fruitcake Recipe: A Delightful Twist on a Classic Dessert! 🍰
Cooking Time: 3 hours ⏰
Preparation Time: Minimal 🕒
Total Time: 3 hours ⌛
Description: Looking for a fruitcake that’s lighter on butter and eggs but still bursting with flavor? You’re in for a treat with this Light Fruitcake recipe! While we can’t claim it’s low-fat, it certainly boasts fewer butter and egg quantities compared to traditional fruitcakes, making it a slightly guilt-free indulgence for your festive occasions.
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍨
Keywords: Fruit, Christmas, Oven, < 4 Hours ⏳
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of flour 🌾
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt 🧂
- 1 cup of sugar 🍚
- Zest of 1 orange 🍊
- 1/2 cup of pecan halves 🌰
- A handful of seedless raisins 🍇
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder 🥄
- 1 cup of butter, softened 🧈
- 3 eggs 🥚
- Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
- 2/3 cup of mixed fruit juice 🥤
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 5603.6
- Fat: 284.9g
- Saturated Fat: 95.3g
- Cholesterol: 960mg
- Sodium: 2655.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 739.6g
- Fiber: 52.1g
- Sugar: 373.3g
- Protein: 80.4g
Instructions:
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Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- Sift the flour with baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
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Creamy Butter and Sugar Mixture:
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Eggs and Citrus Zest:
- Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated. Add the grated orange and lemon rinds to infuse that delightful citrusy flavor.
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Alternate Mixing:
- Alternately add the sifted flour mixture and the mixed fruit juice to the creamy batter. Mix well after each addition, creating a smooth and well-blended batter.
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Fruits and Nuts Galore:
- Stir in the pecan halves and the seedless raisins. This is where the magic happens, with a delightful combination of textures and flavors.
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Pack and Bake:
- Grease and line a 9 x 13-inch loaf pan with wax paper. Carefully pack the batter into the pan, ensuring an even distribution. Bake in a preheated oven at 250 degrees for 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cooling Perfection:
- Once baked to perfection, cool the fruitcake on a rack. Once cooled, remove it from the pan.
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Wrap and Preserve Moisture:
- Preserve the moist goodness by wrapping the cooled cake in foil. This step ensures your light fruitcake retains its luscious texture.
🎉 Serve and Enjoy: Your Light Fruitcake is ready to steal the show at your festive gatherings! Slice it, share it, and savor the unique blend of fruits, nuts, and citrusy notes in every bite. It’s a delightful twist on a classic that you and your guests will cherish. Happy baking! 🍰🎄
