MOM'S BEST FRUITCAKE

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These are best made several weeks ahead of time.

Provided by Bea Gassman

Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound Brazil nuts
1 pound pitted dates
¾ cup candied cherries
1 pound candied pineapple
¾ cup sifted all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 small loaf pans with parchment or wax paper.
In a large bowl combine Brazil nuts, dates, cherries and pineapple. Over the fruit and nuts sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix well.
In a small bowl combine eggs and vanilla; beat until foamy. Pour over fruit mixture and mix well. Spoon batter into prepared pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.9 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 164.8 mg, Sugar 68.7 g