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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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My husband grew up in Louisiana and has fond memories of his mother's fruitcake. I make this for him every year to remind him of special times. Pretty slices are an attractive addition. Ingredients:
2 pounds pitted dates, quartered |
1 pound pecan halves (4 cups) |
1 pound candied cherries, halved (2-1/4 cups) |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
4 eggs |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Grease and line three 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine dates, nuts and cherries. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated. In a bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until foamy. Fold into fruit mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pans.
2. Bake at 300° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely before slicing. Wrap and store in a cool dry place. Yield: 3 loaves.
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