Light Fruit and Almond Loaves with Vanilla-Almond Flair

Name: Light Fruit and Almond Loaves with Vanilla-Almond Flair
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups candied cherries; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup dried pineapple pieces; 1 cup blanched almonds; 3.5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups white sugar; 1.5 cups unsalted butter; 6 large eggs; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract

Indulge in the delightful combination of candied cherries, raisins, pineapple, and blanched almonds, enhanced by vanilla and almond extracts. After baking, let these loaves age to deepen their flavors and scents.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

105 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

20 servings

Nutrition

calories429kcal

carbohydrates59g

fat19g

protein6g

Dessert American

Ingredients

2 cups candied cherries

1 cup raisins

1 cup dried pineapple pieces

1 cup blanched almonds

3.5 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups white sugar

1.5 cups unsalted butter

6 large eggs

1 teaspoon baking powder

0.25 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line two loaf pans with parchment paper.

Toss cherries, raisins, pineapple, and almonds in 1 cup flour.

In a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and eggs. Gradually sift in the remaining 2 ½ cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in extracts. Fold in dried fruit and almond mixture.

Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 ½ to 2 hours.

Cool cakes slightly before wrapping them tightly and letting them age in a cool place for 2 to 4 weeks.