Cherry Fruitcake Recipe

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Cherry Fruitcake
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Directions:

  1. Using a tube pan (line bottom with two greased layers of greased waxed paper, and grease sides of pan); or using two loaf pans or eight mini-loaf pans (line bottom/sides with two greased layers of waxed paper). Be generous with shortening on the layer next to the cake.
  2. Cut pineapple, red and green cherries in half; cut dates in 3 pieces.Using hands, combine pineapple, cherries, dates, and pecans in a large bowl. Add sugar, mix well, and set aside for 10 minutes.
  3. Beat eggs& vanilla until light and fluffy; pour over fruit and nut mixture. Using hands, mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour on above mixture until syrupy , again, using hands.
  4. Preheat oven to 275°F Add cake mixture evenly to pans and pack down tightly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, approximately 90 minutes for a tube pan; 1 1/4 hr for 2 loaf pans; and check starting after an hour for mini-loaf pans.
  5. Remove cake (s) from oven, cool slightly, and remove waxed paper while still warm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1812.08 Kcal (7587 kJ)
Calories from fat 972.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 108.03g 166%
Cholesterol 100.47mg 33%
Sodium 371.25mg 15%
Potassium 1123.14mg 24%
Total Carbs 175.01g 58%
Sugars 113.16g 453%
Dietary Fiber 19.53g 78%
Protein 52.31g 105%
Vitamin C 59.1mg 99%
Vitamin A 23.2mg 774%
Iron 10.3mg 57%
Calcium 573.1mg 57%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 626.83 Kcal (2624 kJ)
Calories from fat 336.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.37g 166%
Cholesterol 34.76mg 33%
Sodium 128.42mg 15%
Potassium 388.51mg 24%
Total Carbs 60.54g 58%
Sugars 39.15g 453%
Dietary Fiber 6.75g 78%
Protein 18.09g 105%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 99%
Vitamin A 8mg 774%
Iron 3.6mg 57%
Calcium 198.2mg 57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 44.4
    Points
  • 50
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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