Grandma Leone’s Fruit Cake
Fruit cakes have been a traditional dessert for centuries and were often made to celebrate special occasions.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Grandma Leone’s Fruit Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the walnuts, raisins, cherries, and pineapple.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, wrap the cake in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
