FRUITCAKE WITHOUT CITRON

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Some people do not like the citron found in fruitcakes, so they might like this one. You may substitute pecans if you prefer.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Fruitcake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups pitted dates
3 cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups red and green candied cherries
8 cups walnut halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
½ cup dark corn syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Grease a 10 x 14 inch pan; line with waxed paper.
  • Mix fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Mix eggs, corn syrup, sugar and oil in a medium size bowl. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Pour over fruit mixture and mix. Firmly pack into pan.
  • Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degree C) about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until top appears dry. Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.7 calories, Carbohydrate 98.2 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 42.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 233.1 mg, Sugar 63.1 g

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