Makeover White Fruitcake

Name: Makeover White Fruitcake
Prep time: 1 h 50 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 138 grams sliced almonds; 300 milliliters brandy, divided; 114 grams butter, softened; 128 grams red candied cherries; 64 grams flaked coconut; 2 egg whites; 6 eggs, separated; 500 grams all-purpose flour; 218 grams golden raisins; 300 grams sugar; 122 milliliters unsweetened applesauce

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Makeover White Fruitcake It is perfect for Christmas. This recipe from Taste of Home requires coconut, brandy, butter, and applesauce. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup brandy; let stand overnight.

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Cherries

Brandy

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Place eight egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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Egg Whites

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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until well blended.

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Butter

Cream

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Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in remaining brandy. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce.

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With clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Fold in the cherry mixture, almonds, raisins and coconut. Gently spoon into a 10-in. tube pan with removable bottom coated with cooking spray.

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