QUICK MINIATURE FRUITCAKES

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My family never liked fruit cake, but I adjusted this recipe as indicated in ingredients to a more "Texas Style." I also use large foil cups, as the minis just weren't enough since everyone loves them and they ate several. I have been making these since my daughter was young. She is now in her 30's, and still smiles to see mom...

Provided by Sharon Whitley

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 miniature-sized fluted foil baking cups
1 lb chopped candied fruits (i use only candied cherries)
3/4 c golden raisins
1 c broken walnuts ( i use pecans)
1 1/2 c sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp double-acting baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp each (ground) nutmeg, cloves,allspice, cinnamon, ginger
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c cooking oil
2 eggs, unbeaten
3 Tbsp sherry or orange juice (i use orange juice.)

Steps:

  • 1. Remove paper liners from foil cups and place cups on a baking sheet.
  • 2. Put candied fruits, raisins, and nuts in a large bowl. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. toss thoroughly to coat the fruit and nuts.
  • 3. Add sugar, oil, eggs, and sherry or orange juice, and stir to blend well. Spoon into the foil cups. Bake in preheated 275F oven for 1 hour. Cool, store in airtight container.

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