Best Holiday Cherry Pecan Cake Recipes

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CHERRY DATE FRUITCAKE



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It's a Christmas tradition for me to serve this fruitcake at parties and to give it to friends and family. Jam-packed with nuts and cherries, it puts a new spin on a holiday mainstay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 2 fruitcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups pecan halves
2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1 pound diced candied pineapple
2 packages (8 ounces each) chopped pitted dates
6 eggs
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add the pecans, cherries, pineapple and dates; toss to coat. Beat eggs and apple juice; add to fruit mixture and mix well. Grease two foil-lined 9x5-in. loaf pans. Press half of the mixture into each pan. , Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans; carefully remove foil. Brush loaves with corn syrup. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY PECAN DREAMS



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Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor, swap in dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries, and pistachios for the pecans. -Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chips, cherries and pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY PINEAPPLE FRUITCAKE



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This is the finishing touch to our Christmas dinner. My family always claimed they didn't like fruitcake, but they love this one! For the best flavor, let it sit overnight before slicing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped candied cherries
1 cup chopped candied pineapple
2 cups chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cherries, pineapple, pecans and 1 cup flour; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine baking powder and remaining flour; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in fruit mixture., Spoon into a greased and waxed paper-lined 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Remove waxed paper while warm; cool completely before slicing.

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CHERRY CHOCOLATE PECAN CAKE



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Got this recipe from the wife of a patient. She baked and brought in several different cakes for the nursing staff while her husband was in our hospital. This was one of them and it was G-O-O-D!!

Provided by loriyeargan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chopped pecans
1 packaged chocolate cake mix
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can cherry pie filling (21 oz)
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a bundt pan with cooking spray, and evenly distribute 1/4 cup pecans in bottom of pan.
  • Combine dry cake mix and cinnamon in large bowl.
  • Add oil, eggs, vanilla, and pie filling; mix well.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and remaining pecans.
  • Spoon into bundt pan (batter will be thick).
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2889, Fat 193.8, SaturatedFat 46.8, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 266.6, Carbohydrate 290.8, Fiber 25.2, Sugar 97.2, Protein 31.9

CHERRY-PECAN RING



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Need a coffee cake with a little extra? Indulge family and friends with a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries (about 25 cherries), drained, stems removed
1/3 cup pecan halves
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8- or 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray. Pour 1/3 cup melted butter into pan; turn pan to coat with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Arrange cherries and pecans on sugar mixture.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, granulated sugar, milk, 2 tablespoons softened butter and egg until combined; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Spoon batter evenly over cherries and pecans.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately place heatproof plate upside down on pan; carefully turn plate and pan over to remove coffee cake. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle, adding additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

HOLIDAY CHERRY PECAN CAKE



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Moist and delicious. Great for the holidays.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c butter, softened
1-1/3 c sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 c flour
1 jar(s) (6 ounce) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/2 c sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift dry ingredients. Dredge cherries in 1/4 cup of flour. Stir in cherries and pecans. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat after each addition, stir in vanilla. Beat until incorporated.
  • 2. Spread batter evenly in greased and floured 9 X 5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

CHERRY PECAN COFFEE CAKE



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Take heart! This impressive heart-shaped coffee cake is not that tricky to make. The tender golden bread is filled with maraschino cherries, pecans and sweet dried apricots, then drizzled with a yummy icing. -Linda Pauls Buhler, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 coffee cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup water
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 large eggs
FILLING:
1 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
Confectioners' sugar icing

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat sour cream, water and 4 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°; add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 24x7-in. rectangle. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough., Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle over dough. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Carefully shape each roll into a 26-in. rope. Place each rope, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. Pinch ends together to form a ring. Shape into a heart if desired., With scissors, cut from outside edge two-thirds of the way toward center of heart or ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate pieces; slightly twist to show filling., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350° for 25-27 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with icing.

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CHERRY PECAN CAKE



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Such flavoursome ingredients! I've not yet made this, but it sounds so delicious! I'm posting it for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. I found this recipe in the November 2005 issue of the Australian magazine 'Table: easy family food for every day of the week'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup plain flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups pitted cherries, plus extra, to serve
1 cup cream, whipped, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease and line a 22cm round springform pan.
  • Combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until pale and creamy.
  • Fold in the combined flour, baking powder and salt, and stir in the pecans and cherries.
  • Pour the batter into a prepared pan and level the top; and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean and the top is fudgy and golden.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with the whipped cream and cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 86, Sodium 218.7, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 30.3, Protein 5.2

SOUTHERN PECAN CAKE



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Because pecan trees are such an iconic symbol in Texas, this recipe is a classic in any Southern home. I remember eating this cake as a baby, even picking the pecans myself from the trees in my grandmother's backyard. When I chose to enter it in at the County Fair, my grandmother gave her coveted recipe secrets to me. And, now, this award-winning cake can be enjoyed in your home, too!

Provided by Satira

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
¼ cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 egg yolks
2 cups white sugar
½ (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk (such as Carnation®)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups pecans, very finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix butter, milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly mix into the milk mixture. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Divide batter between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake cakes in the preheated oven until tops are golden yellow and spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Prepare frosting while cakes are baking. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, egg yolks, and flour in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken. Add vanilla and stir for 1 minute. Pour in pecans; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  • Remove frosting from heat and let cool. Remove cakes from the oven and set aside to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Cover with some of the cooled frosting. Top with the second cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 152.8 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 159.7 mg, Sugar 40.7 g

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