Light Fruitcake
- 1 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla flavoring
- 1 Tbsp. lemon flavoring
- 6 eggs, room temperature
- 3 c. flour (all-purpose)
- 1 1/2 lb. candied pineapple (about 3 c.)
- 1 lb. candied cherries (about 2 c.)
- 1/4 lb. candied citron (1/2 c.)
- 1/2 lb. raisins (white)
- 3 c. pecans, chopped
- 1 c. black walnuts
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 c. brandy (optional)
- Coat nuts
- and fruits with 1/2 cup flour.
- Cream butter, sugar,
- eggs,
- flavorings
- and
- 3 cups flour.
- Bake at 250u0b0 for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour brandy over cake dripping slowly.
- Cool on rack.
- Wrap cake in cheesecloth.
- Put in a tight container, store in cool place for 3 weeks,
- adding a little brandy weekly.
butter, sugar, vanilla flavoring, lemon flavoring, eggs, flour, candied pineapple, candied cherries, candied citron, raisins, pecans, black walnuts, allpurpose, brandy
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=916460 (may not work)