JEWELED FRUITCAKE

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I promise this jeweled fruitcake is simply fantastic. Even my friends and family members who don't normally care for fruitcake say they love it! -Sharon Hoffman, Donna, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (8 ounces each) pitted dates, chopped
1/2 pound pecan halves
1/2 pound Brazil nuts
1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries, well drained
1 jar (10 ounces) green maraschino cherries, well drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Line four greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., In a large bowl, combine dates, nuts, cherries and coconut. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated., In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until foamy. Fold into fruit mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pans., Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool, dry place. Cut with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

James Pierre
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This fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat. It's perfect for Christmas or any other holiday gathering.


Asfand Ali
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This fruitcake is a classic. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The cake is dense and flavorful, and the candied fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Mohammed Atiqur Rahman
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I love this fruitcake! It's always a hit at my holiday parties. The recipe is easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfectly.


xsylo 2
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas!


Rasheedat Atoke
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This fruitcake was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more moist, dense cake.


sona stylish
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The candied fruits in this fruitcake were a bit too chewy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more tender, softer texture.


Travis Stewart
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I found this fruitcake to be a bit too sweet. I think I would have preferred a more tart or tangy flavor.


Lada bilal Lada bilal
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This fruitcake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, more airy cake.


Olive Manansala
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I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts in this fruitcake. It's a delicious and festive treat.


austin standridge
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a classic recipe that never fails to impress.


Sitali Nyambe
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This fruitcake was a labor of love, but it was worth it! It turned out perfectly and was a big hit at our holiday party.


John Garner
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was surprisingly good! The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was moist and dense. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kawanguzi Twaha
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This jeweled fruitcake was a hit! It was so moist and flavorful, and the candied fruits and nuts added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas!