Southern Fruit Cake
Southern Fruit Cake is an impressive dinner. Made with 4 c. chopped pecans, 1 3/4 c. chopped candied pineapple, 1 1/2 c. chopped dried peaches or apricots, 1 1/2 c. golden raisins and 2 c. all purpose flour, divided, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. An easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Grease and flour two 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pans.
Line the bottoms with waxed paper.
Set aside.
Combine the pecans, pineapple, peaches, raisins and 1/2 c. flour; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add 1/2 c. peach nectar, honey and milk; beat well (mixture will appear curried).
Combine cinnamon, baking powder, salt, allspice and remaining flour; Add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Pour into prepared pans and bake at 325Β° for 1 1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
Wrap tightly and store in a cool place.
Slice and bring to room temperature before serving.
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