Best White Fruit Cake
A rich and fruity white fruit cake featuring candied cherries, pineapple, and pecans, infused with vanilla and lemon flavorings. This dense, moist cake is perfect for celebrations or holiday gatherings, offering a delightful blend of sweetness and nutty crunch that keeps well for months when properly stored.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat eggs well and add to the mixture.
- Chop nuts and candied fruits; mix with part of the flour and fold into the batter.
- Sift remaining flour and baking powder together and fold into the mixture.
- Add vanilla and lemon flavorings and mix well.
- Pour batter into a greased and paper-lined tube pan or small loaf pans.
- Place in a cold oven and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 3 hours.
- Small loaves may be done in 2 1/2 hours.
- Allow to cool and store wrapped in a tin for up to two months.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).