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MAKEOVER WHITE FRUITCAKE



Makeover White Fruitcake image

A beloved fruitcake recipe has been passed down through the generations, and I've made it lighter and brighter. I remember my mother making this every December-it just wouldn't be Christmas in our home without it. -Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup red candied cherries
3/4 cup green candied cherries
1-1/4 cups brandy, divided
6 large eggs, separated
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/2 cups sliced almonds
1-1/2 cups golden raisins
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup brandy; let stand overnight. Place eight egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until well blended. 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., 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. Bake at 300° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MAKEOVER WHITE FRUITCAKE



Makeover White Fruitcake image

A beloved fruitcake recipe has been passed down through the generations, and I've made it lighter and brighter. I remember my mother making this every December-it just wouldn't be Christmas in our home without it. -Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup red candied cherries
3/4 cup green candied cherries
1-1/4 cups brandy, divided
6 large eggs, separated
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/2 cups sliced almonds
1-1/2 cups golden raisins
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup brandy; let stand overnight. Place eight egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until well blended. 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., 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. Bake at 300° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

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