EASY CAKELESS FRUITCAKE

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For those who prefer fruits and nuts to batter, and very little work, this simple cake is appropriately named.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaf pans

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds whole candied cherries
1 pound dates, pitted and halved
6 slices candied pineapple, cut in chunks
4 ounces dried coconut
2 cups pecan halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 14-ounce can condensed milk

Steps:

Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl.
Grease two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch loaf pans and line with greased wax paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pans. Cover with buttered wax paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 and bake for 20 to 30 minutes longer. Cool the cakes on wire racks. Loosen around the sides with a spatula and invert on wire rack. While they are still warm, remove the wax paper carefully. Cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil and refrigerate.
To serve, slice thickly with a very sharp knife. Cut slices into smaller pieces.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 326, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams