Holiday White Fruitcake

By á-46561

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, Chandler, Arizona

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275°F. Line bottoms of four greased 9x5-inch loaf pans with parchment paper; grease paper.

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 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 4 loaves (16 slices each).