HEIRLOOM FRUITCAKE

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I wanted a holiday fruitcake made with butter, honey , eggs and cream. When I couldn't find a recipe, I created this one. I like this cake because it's not as sweet as many traditional varieties yet is loaded with fruits and nuts. -Sharon McClatchey, Muskogee, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, finely chopped
3 cups pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and honey. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, allspice and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream. Stir in raisins, dates, apricots and pecans. , Pack into two greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Place pans on middle rack of oven; place a shallow pan of hot water on lowest rack. , Bake at 300° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan. Loosen edges with a knife and remove from pan. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.