Best Texas Holiday Fruit Cake Recipes

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TEXAS HOLIDAY FRUIT CAKE



Texas Holiday Fruit Cake image

Did I ever mention to you that I have 5 sister-in-laws and every one of them is "certifiable" I love each and every one of them, but they are a bunch of characters. This was in my Christmas card from my sister in law Carol McMillan that winters every year in Texas to se her kids. I would like to share this with you now since...

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Cakes

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter
1 c sugar
1 c dried fruit, such as dried cranberries, or cherries. or finely chopped dried apricots, apples or pears
4 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp lemon juice
1 c brown sugar
1 to 2 qt whiskey

Steps:

  • 1. Before you start, sample the whiskey to check for qyality. Good isn't it? Now go ahead
  • 2. Select a large mixing bowl , neasurimg cups, etc. Check the wiskey again, as it must be just right. To be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup into a glass and drink it as fast as you can. Repeat.....
  • 3. With an electic mixer beat 1 cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
  • 4. Add one cup of thugar and beat again.
  • 5. Meanwhile make sure the wiskey is of the finest quality.
  • 6. Cry another tup. Open second quart if netathry.
  • 7. Add 2 large effs, 2 cups fried druit, and beat.
  • 8. If druit gets stuck in beaters, just pry loose with a drewscriver.
  • 9. Sample the wiskey again to check for tonscisiticy.(Carol by the way is a RN).
  • 10. next sift 2 cups of salt, or anything else, it really doesn't matter.
  • 11. Sample the viskey once again.
  • 12. Sift 1/2 pint of lemon juice, fold in chopped brown thugar,or whatever color you can find, and mix well.
  • 13. Grease roven and turn cake pan to 350 degreefs.
  • 14. Now pour the wnole mess in the roven and ake.
  • 15. Check the viskey one last tine and bo to ged.
  • 16. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!!!!!!

TEXAS FRUIT CAKE RECIPE - (3/5)



TEXAS FRUIT CAKE Recipe - (3/5) image

Provided by rmille6277

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small can coconut
1/2 pound candied cherries
1/2 pound candied pineapple
2 1/2 cups pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Mix in order given. Spray miniature muffin pans with non-stick spray. Fill with cake batter. Place pan of water on bottom of oven while baking. Bake at 350deg for 20 minutes (small ones) to 30 minutes (large ones) until golden brown. Let stand for a few minutes before removing from pans. Makes about 48 large cakes or 80 small ones.

HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE



Holiday Fruitcake image

This is my own fruitcake recipe and it's a family favorite. The mixture of fruits and nuts helps make it a tasty treat. -Allene Spence, Delbarton, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups whole red candied cherries
1-1/2 cups whole green candied cherries
3 cups diced candied pineapple
1 pound walnut halves
10 ounces golden raisins
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Combine fruit and nuts. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over fruit and nuts; stir to coat. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool place. Bring to room temperature before serving; slice with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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