NOT YOUR MOTHER'S FRUITCAKE

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I came up with this recipe because I didn't like candied fruit in my fruitcake. This a very moist cake and is a favorite of my elderly aunts. If making for adults only you can add 1/2 cup of rum to the recipe when mixing or baste over loafs as they cool.

Provided by MaryAnn Whitbeck @madmaw

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package(s) yellow cake mix
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup(s) pineapple juice
1/3 cup(s) canola oil
3 - eggs
1 can(s) pineapple chunk, drained
1 jar(s) maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup(s) pecans, halves
1 cup(s) dates, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the fruits and nuts in a large bowl. Beat on low for 1 minute to combine the ingredients. Then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Fold in fruit and nuts. Pour into greased floured loaf pans (3).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Allow to cool in pans for 20-30 minutes, then turn out on a wir rack and cool completely.

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