TEXAS PECAN CANDY CAKE

Texas Pecan Candy Cake image

Provided by Barbara Gabriel

Categories Cakes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lb candied red cherries (cut into quarters) 1 1/3 cups
1/2 lb candied pinapple coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 lb pitted dted coarsely snipped (1 1/2 cups)
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
4 1/3 c chopped pecans
4 oz flaked coconut (about 1 1/4 cup)
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to slow 250. Grease and flour 9" tube pan with removable bottom, set pan aside.
2. Combine cherries, pineapple and dates in a very large bowl. Sprinkle with flour, toss to coat well. Add pecans and coconut and toss to coat. Add sweetened condensed milk, stir to mix well. Spoon evenly into prepared pan.
3. Bake in preheated slow oven (250) for 1 1/2 hours. Cool in pan on rack. Remove from pan. Wrap tightly in foil. Refrigerate at least 2 weeks. Cake cuts best when cold. Slice very thin and enjoy this sweet treat.