MAMA'S POOR MAN FRUITCAKE

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This recipe was my grandmothers'. I normally do not like fruitcake, but this one is not as heavy.

Provided by star pooley

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick butter or margerine
2 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp ground clove
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 large bottle maraschino cherries, drained
1 box raisins
5 c water
1 lb walnuts, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Boil the raisins in water for 15 minutes; Drain, reserving 2 cups of the water.
  • 2. Grease and flour a large tube pan.
  • 3. In a large bowl, stir together flour, cloves, cinnamon and salt.
  • 4. In a medium bowl, cream the eggs, butter and sugar; add 2 cups of the raisin water and mix well.
  • 5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix well.
  • 6. Mix in raisins, cherries, nut and baking soda.
  • 7. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until knife inserted comes out clean; Cool.

Michael Steven
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lyric Bates
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I made this fruitcake for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids.


Isaiah Grear
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Micah Jipson
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I love that this fruitcake is made with all natural ingredients. It's a healthy and delicious treat.


faith osas
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This fruitcake is the perfect gift for friends and family. It's delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves it.


Jimmy Mcclain
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Shehu ibrahim
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This fruitcake is so easy to make. I love that I can use any type of fruit and nuts that I have on hand.


Rich LionHeart
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is amazing! It's not too sweet and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced.


Ife Diamond
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Pipol (Sk pipol)
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I made this fruitcake for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids.


Bh Fff
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


John labang
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I love that this fruitcake is made with all natural ingredients. It's a healthy and delicious treat.


Cheif Jani
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This fruitcake is the perfect gift for friends and family. It's delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves it.


Xaawo Siciid
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Jaylen
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This fruitcake is so easy to make. I love that I can use any type of fruit and nuts that I have on hand.


Frank Daphney
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is amazing! It's not too sweet and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced.


Ep Fruitful
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


TheXplug
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I made this fruitcake for my family last Christmas and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids.


sojib yt
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This fruitcake is so delicious and moist! I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


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