Grandma Bettie's Light Fruit Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line two loaf pans with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Toss cherries, raisins, pineapple, and almonds with 1 cup flour in a bowl.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat sugar, butter, and eggs together in a separate bowl until creamy; sift in remaining 2 ½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in extracts. Fold in dried fruit and almond mixture. Divide batter between the prepared pans, spreading evenly.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 1 ½ to 2 hours. Wrap cakes tightly; let age in a cool place for 2 to 4 weeks.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (20 servings total)