Best 9 Moms White Fruit Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mom's White Fruit Cake, a classic dessert enjoyed by generations. This cherished recipe has been passed down through families, bringing joy and warmth to countless celebrations. With its moist and tender crumb, this cake is studded with a symphony of candied fruits, nuts, and spices, creating a captivating taste experience in every bite. The delicate sweetness of the cake is perfectly balanced by the tangy citrus notes, while the aromatic spices add depth and warmth. Discover the secrets behind this timeless recipe, including variations that cater to different dietary preferences and adaptations for special occasions. From the classic white fruit cake to gluten-free and vegan alternatives, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating this beloved dessert. Embark on a culinary journey filled with nostalgia and create memories that will be cherished for years to come.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST FRUITCAKE



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Fruitcakes have become the punchline of many a holiday joke, but this recipe will give the notorious seasonal gift a whole new reputation. Filled with loads of real dried fruit and nuts along with brandy, warm spices and citrus, this cake tastes like the holidays. The recipe makes two loaves so you can gift one.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 14h30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1/2 cup dried currants
1 cup dried apricots, halved
1 cup dried figs, halved
1/2 cup pitted prunes
1/2 cup whole pitted Medjool dates, halved
2 cups walnut halves
1 cup pecan halves
Finely grated zest of 2 small oranges
Finely grated zest of 2 small lemons
2 tablespoons chopped candied ginger
3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Pinch ground cloves
1 cup brandy, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups lightly packed dark brown sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the raisins, currants, apricots, figs, prunes, dates, walnuts, pecans, orange zest, lemon zest, candied ginger, pumpkin pie spice and cloves in a large bowl and toss to combine. Add 1 cup of the brandy, orange liqueur and molasses and stir to coat. Cover and set aside to macerate overnight. (Alternatively, cover the bowl and microwave 2 minutes, or until very hot. Leave covered and let sit until almost all the liquid has been absorbed into the fruit and nuts, about 2 hours.)
  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Spray two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray and line each with 2 pieces of parchment, one lengthwise and one crosswise, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each side. Spray the parchment with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour over the soaked fruit mixture and toss to coat. Whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cream the butter and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the speed to medium-low and beat in the flour mixture until the batter is blended and smooth. Pour the batter over the fruit mixture and fold with a rubber spatula until all the fruit is coated in batter.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the two prepared pans, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pans, the tops spring back slightly when pressed and a cake tester comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer to a wire rack and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons brandy. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 15 minutes. Carefully remove each cake from its pan using the parchment overhang and place on the rack to cool completely.
  • To store, wrap each loaf tightly in plastic and then foil. The wrapped fruitcakes can be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

WHITE FRUIT CAKE



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My mother has been making this fruit cake at Christmas time for as long as I can remember. My whole family loves it. I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this recipe has converted even the most reluctant.

Provided by Brenda

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 10h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups golden raisins
1 ½ cups candied cherries
1 cup dried currants
2 ounces candied orange peel
2 ounces candied citron peel
½ cup orange juice
2 cups butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 eggs, separated
4 cups pecans, chopped
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Chop pineapple, raisins, and cherries. Combine chopped fruit with currants, orange peel, and citron; soak in orange juice overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Place a small pan of water in the oven. Line one 5x9 inch loaf pan and two 3x8 inch loaf pans with parchment or doubled waxed paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar. Stir in beaten egg yolks. Stir in fruit, juice, and pecans. Mix in sifted flour.
  • In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to peaks. Fold into batter. Fill pans 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until golden brown, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 102.4 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

MOM'S FAVORITE WHITE CAKE



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I received this recipe as part of a wedding gift. I have made it for a couple of summer gatherings with friends and most recently when my husband requested that I make it for his birthday. -Tricia Bryan, Bolivar, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
FROSTING/FILLING:
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips
1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup drained crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with the milk. Pour into two greased 6-in. round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a microwave, melt vanilla chips; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. In a small bowl, combine topping mix and milk. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. Beat in jam and melted chips until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until frosting achieves a spreading consistency. , For filling, in a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup frosting with strawberries and pineapple. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FRUIT-FILLED WHITE CAKE



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Your guests may think this dessert is too pretty to eat, but the flavorful cake, fluffy frosting and fun fruit filling will tempt them into changing their minds. A generous slice is a delightful end to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
FILLING/TOPPING:
2 envelopes whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
2/3 cup milk
1 cup vanilla or white chips, melted
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg whites, two at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., In a bowl, beat topping mix and milk on high speed for 4 minutes or until thickened. Combine melted chips and jam; gradually beat into topping. Set aside 1 cup for filling. Cover and chill remaining mixture for 20 minutes or until it reaches spreading consistency., Add pineapple and strawberries to reserved filling. Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with fruit mixture. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with chilled topping. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

HOLIDAY WHITE FRUITCAKE



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Years ago, when I attended Koloa Missionary Church in Hawaii, a friend gave me this recipe. Now I whip up at least 60 loaves for the holidays. -Eileen Sokolowski Flatt, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 loaves (16 piece each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) chopped mixed candied fruit
1-1/4 cups golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°. Line bottoms of four greased 9x5-in. loaf pans with parchment; grease parchment., In a small bowl, toss candied fruit, raisins and walnuts with 1/2 cup flour. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in remaining flour. Fold in fruit mixture., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAMA'S WHITE FRUIT CAKE (FAMILY FAVORITE)



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This is definitely not your ordinary fruitcake. So yummy! The addition of lemon extract gives a different flavor to this fruitcake. Guests will be asking for a second piece of this!

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 c all purpose flour
1 lb butter, softened, room temperature
1 lb candied cherries, halved
2 oz pure lemon extract (4 tablespoons or 1/4 cup)
2 c sugar
6 extra large eggs, separated
4 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 250 DEGREES F. Line a 12 cup bundt pan with greased parchment paper or brown paper bag, & then dust with flour, and set aside. NOTE: With improvements in technology over the years, you can now spray pan liberally with Bakers Joy, and eliminate the use of the Brown Paper Bag.
  • 2. Cream butter & sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 3. Gradually add the flour, a little at a time. Stir in the cherries and pecans. When the batter becomes stiff, add the lemon extract, mixing well until blended.
  • 4. I prefer using both green & red cherries to add extra color to the cake.
  • 5. In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, but are not dry. Fold into the cake batter until blended. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake in preheated 250 degree F. oven for 2 1/2 hours.
  • 6. Cool the cake in pan on a rack for 1 hour. Invert cake onto rack. Remove liner, and cool completely, right- side up.
  • 7. This recipe is dedicated to the memory of my mother Barbara S. Goldmon, my first culinary instructor, that had so much patience to teach me what she knew how to do best. She made this cake for as long as I can remember, and each time I make it, it reminds me of her, and her true patience. If you want to know patience try cooking this cake at 250 degrees for 2 and a half hours in a wood stove, where you need to constantly add wood to maintain the temperature. That's patience my friend. Here is to you mama with love.
  • 8. I just made this cake for the first time WITHOUT THE BROWN PAPER BAG, OR PARCHMENT PAPER. I used the BAKERS JOY, AND THE CAKE TURNED OUT WONDERFULLY. jUST THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. I have made it for years strickly as it was written, but now I know if I use BAKERS JOY, I do not need the parchment paper or brown bag. YIPPEE.
  • 9. This is a sliced platter of this delicious cake.

MOM'S WHITE CAKE



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I make this cake every year for "Mothers Day"..so moist and delicious..I also love the frosting, light and fluffy..

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/4 c cake flour, i sift, and then measure again
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c butter, softened
1 1/2 c sugar
4 egg whites
2 tsp vanilla
1 c milk
FROSTING
2 envelopes (1.3 ounces each) dream whip
2/3 c milk
1 c ( 6 ounces) white chocolate chips, melted
1/4 c strawberry jam
FRUIT FILLING
1 c strawberry frosting
1 can(s) (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, drained
1 c sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree. Line the bottoms of two 9 - inch round cake pans with waxed, or parchment paper, sprayed with cooking spray. I spray the pan before laying the parchment, and then also again after. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
  • 2. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, two at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla; beat until blended, with mixer at low speed, add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  • 3. Bake 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into centers come out clean. Cool cakes in pans on wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen edges and invert layers onto rack to cool completely.
  • 4. PREPARE FROSTING AND FRUIT FILLING... Strawberry frosting.. Beat whipped topping and milk in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on high speed 4 minutes until topping thickens and forms peaks. With mixer at low speed, beat melted chocolate into topping. Add jam; beat until blended. Chill 15 minutes or until of spreading consistency.
  • 5. Fruit filling: Combine 1 cup strawberry frosting,(recipe above), pineapple and strawberries in medium bowl; mix well.
  • 6. To fill and frost cake, place one layer on cake plate, spread top with fruit filling. Place second layer over filling. Frost top and sides. Place strawberries on top of cake, if desired

MOM'S FRUITCAKE



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Our family has been making this for the past 45 years. Friends and family all love it!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 cups butter
4 cups light brown sugar
8 eggs, beaten
10 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. cloves
2 lb. mixed candied fruit
2 lb. red candied cherries (leave whole)
1/2 lb. candied pineapple (cut into wedges)
1/2 lb. pitted dates (chopped)
1 lb. golden raisins
1/2 lb. currants
2 1/2 lb. walnuts (broken large)
3/4 cup sherry wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250-275 degrees.
  • Batter will make about 15 lbs. Prepare pans according to chart below. Grease and line pans with brown paper, waxed paper, or parchment. Grease again. Cut paper about 1 inch taller than pans. Fill pans a little over half full with batter. If you have room in the oven, put a pan with some hot water in it in the bottom, to keep the cakes moist. Enjoy!
  • Pan sizes and baking chart:
  • 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan: 6 1/2 cups batter, bake for 3 hours
  • 10" tube pan: 2 1/2 quarts batter, bake for 3 hrs 15 mins
  • 1 lb. coffee cans: 3 3/4 cups batter, bake for 3 hrs 15 mins
  • 9 1/4 oz. tuna cans: 1 cup batter, bake for 1 hour 30 mins
  • No.303 (16oz) cans: 1 2/3 cup batter, bake for 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hours
  • 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2-inch mini loaf pans: 3/4 cup batter, bake for 1 hour

WHITE FRUITCAKE



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This is a fruitcake with a new twist to an old favorite...this recipe was given to me by a lady in 1972..can put in a can and cover with cheese cloth and pour your favorit wine over it and let it soak in the cake , you will love this so special fruitcake ..if you dont like fruitcake you will go wild with this one sosso good..

Provided by ann hugo

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 whole eggs
1/2 lb butter, salted
1 cup sugar
1 3/4-2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 lb candied cherry, chopped
1 lb candied pineapple, chopped
4 cups broken pecans
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons lemon extract

Steps:

  • cream butter well,add sugar,and cream until fluffy.
  • beat eggs well and add,blend with creamed mixture.
  • chop fruit and nuts and mix with a small amount of the flour.
  • sift remaining flour.
  • fold into creamed mixture.
  • add flavoring.
  • fold in fruits and nuts.
  • line a tube pan or loaf pans with greased wax paper.
  • pour in batter.
  • put in a cold oven and bake at 200 degrees for 3 hours.
  • loaf pans for 2 1/2 hours.
  • cool in pan on rack.
  • or bake at 300 degrees until done,about 1 1/2 hours, or until it shrinks from the pan.
  • This cake can be frozen, it makes just a little less than 5 pounds, No liquid other than the flavorings is needed.

Tips:

- Use a bundt pan with a capacity of 10 cups or more for best results. - Grease and flour the bundt pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking. - Be sure not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to a dense, dry cake. - Bake the cake for the full amount of time specified in the recipe. Underbaking can result in a cake that is too moist or even raw in the center. - Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing or frosting it. This will help to prevent the glaze or frosting from melting or running off the cake. - If you are using a glaze, be sure to apply it while the cake is still slightly warm. This will help the glaze to set properly. - Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Mom's White Fruit Cake is a classic holiday treat that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, fruity flavor, this cake is a delicious way to celebrate the season. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will produce a beautiful and delicious cake that you will be proud to serve. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make Mom's White Fruit Cake!

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