KRESGE'S FRUITCAKE.
This is the recipe for the fruitcake that used to be sold by Kresge's (K-Mart)every Christmas. At one time they were handing out the recipe to lucky shoppers. It's one of our favorite seasonal cakes. It just wouldn't be Christmas without it. Bake times are guestimates.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line 2 loaf pans with well greased brown paper or foil, shiny side down. (9 x 5 x 3 inches).
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- Cream butter and sugar together for five minutes.
- Stir in beaten egg yolks. Stir in milk; mix well.
- Chop the almonds and the fruits. Mix together and then stir into creamed mixture.
- Sift together dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture, combining well.
- Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold into cake batter along with the lemon extract.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake until cake tests done, using a skewer. (About 1 hour).
- Allow to rest on rack and cool to warm before removing from pans.
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Gloria Mabasa
[email protected]I love the way this fruitcake looks. It's so colorful and festive.
HAKER ME
[email protected]This fruitcake is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect addition to any holiday table.
HAMAD SHAFIQ
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday treat.
hypocrisy _Fi
[email protected]This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruits and nuts. It's also a great make-ahead dessert.
Samrao Hs
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It was so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts were perfectly balanced.
Don Dixon
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Bab ul Ilam
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses dried fruits instead of candied fruits. It gives the fruitcake a more natural flavor.
adil arshad
[email protected]This is the perfect fruitcake for gift-giving. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to be appreciated by everyone who receives it.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced.
Anabiya ArfaQ
[email protected]This fruitcake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that I can use whatever fruits and nuts I have on hand.
Zeyad ELATTAR
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times and it's always been a success. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Abdullah Mohammad Jobayer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fruitcake turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my holiday party.
TM Media
[email protected]This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced.
Melanie Telfort
[email protected]I love the combination of fruits and nuts in this fruitcake. It's so moist and flavorful.
Mfundo Lukhozi
[email protected]This fruitcake is a classic! I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.