EASY FRUITCAKE WITHOUT CITRON

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Some people do not like the citron found in fruitcakes, so they might like this one. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
3 cups candied pineapple chunks
3 cups red and green candied cherries
8 cups walnut halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
½ cup dark corn syrup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Grease a 10 x 14 inch tube pan; line with waxed paper.
  • Mix fruits and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Mix eggs, corn syrup, sugar and oil in a medium size bowl. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Pour over fruit mixture and mix. Firmly pack into pan.
  • Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degree C) about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until top appears dry. Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

Rupesh Thakur
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I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced, and the cake is moist and dense. I also appreciate that it doesn't have any citron, which I find to be overpowering.


Chasity Ray
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and walnuts are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Hxhx Jfjd
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This fruitcake is easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of dried cranberries, raisins, and cherries, and it was delicious.


Peter Bubu
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I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and walnuts add a nice crunch. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sheila Johnson
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and walnuts are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Bosy Hany
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This fruitcake is easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of dried cranberries, raisins, and cherries, and it was delicious. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch.


Oneal Bryant
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I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced, and the cake is moist and dense. I also appreciate that it doesn't have any citron, which I find to be overpowering.


Ilyes Abdstar
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and walnuts are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Blanche Baker
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This fruitcake is easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of dried cranberries, raisins, and cherries, and it was delicious.


Mbarck Manneh
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I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and walnuts add a nice crunch. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jahidul Jahid
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and walnuts are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Amit Rasaili
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This fruitcake is easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of dried cranberries, raisins, and cherries, and it was delicious. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch.


Hajiya Zainab
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I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced, and the cake is moist and dense. I also appreciate that it doesn't have any citron, which I find to be overpowering.


Iman Temi
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This fruitcake is a delight! The flavors of the dried fruits and spices blend perfectly together, and the texture is moist and dense without being too heavy. I especially love the crunch of the walnuts. I've made this cake several times now, and it's