JEWELED FRUITCAKE

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Wonderful fruitcake without that nasty citron. Not only does it taste great, but it looks very pretty and it's easy enough for an 18-year-old to make (me)! I make this at Thanksgiving so it's ready for Christmas.

Provided by Rebecca Lynn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time P19DT18h52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
1 (16 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
9 ounces candied pineapple
2 ½ cups pecan halves
3 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons peach brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Place parchment paper on bottom and sides of pan, and grease the parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray.
  • Mix together flour and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Add the dates, drained cherries, pineapple, and pecans to flour. Stir to coat well. Add eggs to fruit mixture; stir well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, making sure to press the mixture very firmly into the pan to eliminate air bubbles.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until cake tests done. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan, peel off the parchment paper, and set it aside.
  • Brush corn syrup all over the top and sides of cake, then brush it with peach brandy. Rewrap the cake in the used parchment paper, and then in aluminum foil for storage. Brush the cake with 2 tablespoons of peach brandy each week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 82 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

Nkosana Dhlamini
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This fruitcake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Josee Doiron
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I'm not a fan of fruitcake, but this one is actually pretty good.


MB JIBON HOSEN
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This fruitcake is a bit dry. I think I'll add some extra moisture next time.


Lucy Wanjiku
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again.


Lua Taufa
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I love this cake! It's always a hit at parties.


Cayden Miles
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This fruitcake is a bit too rich for me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Aadhil Aadil
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I made this cake for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Mogaji Mariam
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. The perfect holiday treat!


Mohammodsarif hossen
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Great cake! I used dried cranberries instead of cherries and it was still delicious.


Rasel Rana
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Beautiful fruitcake! A little too sweet for me, but everyone else loved it.


Md Azizul Haque
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This fruitcake is a little boozy for my taste.


Thomas Graham
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I was surprised at how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions and make a delicious cake.


Arifa Pervin
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This fruitcake is like a work of art! It's so beautiful, and it tastes even better than it looks.


Nathan Shawver jr
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I've made this cake twice now, and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the candied fruits and nuts.


Chris Onuoma
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Easy to follow recipe, and the cake turned out beautifully. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Yasir Ahmad Official
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This jeweled fruitcake is the most delicious and festive cake I've ever had. It was perfect for our Christmas celebration. My family and friends loved it.