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Claxton Fruit Cake Recipe
Sophia smith

Claxton Fruit Cake Recipe

A rich and festive Claxton Fruit Cake filled with candied fruits, raisins, and nuts. Perfectly moist, sweet, and flavorful, an authentic holiday dessert that brings Southern tradition to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit & Nut Mix

  • 1-½ cups whole red candied cherries
  • 1-½ cups whole green candied cherries
  • 3 cups candied pineapple (diced)
  • 10 oz golden raisins
  • 1 lb walnut halves
Cake Batter

  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 4 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

Making a traditional fruit cake is much easier when you have the right tools at hand. Here’s what I recommend:
  1. Large Mixing Bowls: One for your fruit and nut mixture, and another for the batter.
  2. Hand or Stand Mixer: To cream the shortening and sugar together until fluffy.
  3. Measuring Cups & Spoons: Accuracy is key for baking success.
  4. Rubber Spatula or Wooden Spoon: Perfect for folding the dense fruit and nut mixture into the batter.
  5. 10-inch Tube Pan (Greased): The classic pan for Claxton-style fruit cake.
  6. Cooling Rack: Ensures the cake cools evenly before slicing.
With these tools, you’re ready to create a bakery-style Claxton Fruit Cake right in your kitchen.