NEW ORLEANS FRUITCAKE

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This cake is full of fruits and nuts. It has been a favorite of our families for thirty years.

Provided by Kiersten

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 pounds pecan halves
1 pound candied cherries
1 pound candied pineapple
1 pound pitted dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and line with parchment paper two 5x9 inch loaf pans.
  • Beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla until frothy.
  • Sift together the flour and baking powder; add to the egg mixture. Add the candied cherries, pineapple and dates.
  • Mix well and pour into loaf pans and bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 52.8 g

Dajana Markov
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This fruitcake is a must-try for any fruitcake lover. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Entertainment Entertainment
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This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a great way to celebrate the holidays.


joti Alamm
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This fruitcake is a great gift for the holidays. It's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.


Nganya Ada
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I made this fruitcake for my family, and they all loved it! It was a great way to celebrate the holidays.


Ogwal Daniel
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This fruitcake is the perfect way to end a holiday meal. It's rich, flavorful, and full of rum.


Diamond Williams
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This fruitcake is a must-try for any fruitcake lover. It's moist, flavorful, and full of rum.


Dal Head
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I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Puspa Acharya
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This fruitcake is a great way to celebrate the holidays. It's moist, flavorful, and full of rum.


Kodak Jnr
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I made this fruitcake for my husband, and he loved it! He said it was the best fruitcake he's ever had.


Festus ThankGod
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This is the best fruitcake recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Majid Mushtaq
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I've made this fruitcake several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover fruit.


ECHOTYZKID ECHOTYZKID
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This fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat. It's moist, flavorful, and full of rum.


robina kousar
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I made this fruitcake for a Christmas party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


S1S sports gaming
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This is a great recipe for a classic New Orleans fruitcake. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Issah K
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I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the rum glaze was the perfect addition.


Prince Ch
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This fruitcake was delicious! I especially loved the rum glaze.


Essence Socarras
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I made this fruitcake for my family, and they all loved it! It was a great way to celebrate the holidays.


Oluf Smit
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the rum glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


St louis Edmomd
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I've been making this fruitcake for years, and it's always a favorite. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cake always turns out perfect.


Furkan Hossan
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This fruitcake was a huge hit at my holiday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the rum glaze really made it special. I'll definitely be making this again next year.