Light Christmas Cake

By nomj

My sister gave this recipe to me about 25 years ago and I still make it every year. It is not you traditional cake with dried fruit. This is my favourite Christmas Cake.

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. candied cherries
• 3/4 lbs. chunky pineapple
• 1 1/2 lbs. pecan halves
• Chop fruit and pecans
• 1 lb. white raisins
• 1/2 cup flour
• CREAM 1/2 lb. butter
• 2 1/4 cup sugar
• ADD 6 eggs, one at a time (beat 1 min,)
• 1 oz. sherry or brandy
• In separate bowl SIFT
• 3 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Add dry ingredients to butter and egg mixture. Add all the fruit and nuts.

Pour into 3 loaf pans or 1 large angel food pan. Line pans with parchment paper.

Bake large @ 275* - 3 hrs.

3 small Bake 270* - 2 hrs.

Sprinkle with brandy or sherry. Cover with cheesecloth and refrigerate.

Make this at the end of October and continue to sprinkle brandy/sherry every week.