JEWELED FRUITCAKE

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I promise this jeweled fruitcake is simply fantastic. Even my friends and family members who don't normally care for fruitcake say they love it! -Sharon Hoffman, Donna, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) pitted dates, chopped
1/2 pound pecan halves
1/2 pound Brazil nuts
1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries, well drained
1 jar (10 ounces) green maraschino cherries, well drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300°. Line four greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., In a large bowl, combine dates, nuts, cherries and coconut. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated., In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until foamy. Fold into fruit mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pans., Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool, dry place. Cut with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.