White Fruitcake , Makes 2 loaves
- In large bowl
- 3 C (3/4 #) pecan halves
- 2 C (1/2 # walnut halves)
- 2 C red candied cherries
- 2 C green candied cherries
- Toss with 1 C flour. Set aside
- Use electric beaters, Mix til fluffy
- 1 1/2 C vegan margarine or butter sub (set out to soften)
- 1 1/2 C sugar
- Beat in:
- Liquid from 1 can garbonzo beans (a little over 1/2 cup) (Aquafaba)
- 2 T ground flax
- 1 oz bottle lemon extract (2 T + 1 t )
- Slowly add:
- 2 C flour
- 1 t baking powder
- Gently Fold into nuts and cherries
- Divide into 2 greased very well, non stick loaf pans
Cover with foil
Place a large pan on the bottom shelf of oven and fill 1/2 full with boiling water
Place loaf pans on shelf above water.
Bake 275 for 2 1/2 hours
Remove foil and bake 5 minutes more.
COOL completely before removing from pans.
Store in tight container in fridge.
OPTIONAL
Wrap in wine soaked cheese cloth first. Stays nice and moist for weeks.