CATHEDRAL WINDOW FRUITCAKE

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This recipe is from "My Great Recipes". I have not yet made this cake, but it sure looks good! ;-)

Provided by justmeterri

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb candied pineapple
3 (6 ounce) packages pitted dates
1/2 lb candied red cherries
1/2 lb candied green cherries
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
8 cups pecan halves
vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Cut pineapple and dates into coarse pieces. Mix with whole cherries in large bowl. Sift flour, baking powder and salt over fruit, mixing with hands.
  • Beat eggs well. Gradually beat in sugar. Combine with fruit mixture.
  • Add pecans, mixing with hands until uniformly mixed with fruit.
  • Use vegetable shortening to grease 2 9x5 inch loaf pans. Line bottom and sides with parchment paper. Then grease paper. Pack batter into lined pans.
  • Bake at 275 on middle shelf for 1 1/2 hours. Do not overbrown. Turn out onto racks. Remove paper. Cool and store airtight.
  • Let ripen several days or up to 2 to 3 weeks. Slice thinly to serve.
  • TIPS:.
  • Use kitchen sheers, dipped in water, to cut dates and pineapple. Prepare fruit ahead, if you wish. Pack in separate plastic bags; store in cool, dry place (Not freezer or refrigerator) Two 9-inch ring molds can be used in place of the loaf pans. Make cake a few days ahead to serve it at its best. Do not foil wrap fruitcakes. Acid fruits often cause holes in foil. Use plastic wrap or waxed paper. Store in airtight contained for ripening.

Barbara Grimes
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


ryno engelbrecht
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I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Gary Barrow
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This fruitcake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


sagar jaan
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I made this fruitcake for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


dule Ristovski
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I love the beautiful stained glass window design of this fruitcake. It's almost too pretty to eat!


Elena bell
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fruitcake turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.


Nitai Paul
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This fruitcake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Sunil Bayambu
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I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and festive, and it's perfect for holiday parties.


Rahim Khan
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits are perfectly chewy.


ExLegionary FF
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This fruitcake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the colorful fruits and the moist, flavorful cake.


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