Elegant Light Fruit Cake

Elegant Light Fruit Cake
Elegant Light Fruit Cake is a vegetarian recipe with 3 servings. One portion of this dish contains approximately 73g of protein, 125g of fat, and a total of 5019 calories. This recipe covers 64% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as an expensive dessert. A mixture of flour, candied citron, candied pineapple, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
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Place a pan of water in oven. Grease thoroughly and line with heavy brown paper one set of tier pans (one 9 inch, one 7 inch, and one 5 inch).
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In a large bowl combine ground almonds and fruits. Dredge with one cup flour.
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In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup flour and shortening. Gradually blend in white sugar. Beat in egg yolks and almond flavoring; beat until very light and fluffy.
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Mix together brandy and milk; add alternately with 4 1/2 cups flour to creamed mixture. Make 3 dry and 2 liquid additions, combining lightly after each.
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In another bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar to form stiff but moist peaks. Fold into batter. Fold in floured fruit mixture.
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7
Bake for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, depending on size of pan.
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Bake each cake until it tests done with a toothpick.
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9
Remove from pans, and lift off paper. Cool.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings3
Health Score53
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