NO-CANDIED-FRUIT FRUITCAKE

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Minus the candied fruit, this traditional cake has a positively natural taste. For those who bake their Christmas giveaways ahead, it freezes beautifully, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 2 fruitcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups pecan halves
2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries, dried
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 packages (8 ounces each) pitted dates, halved and quartered
6 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 to 1/2 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add pecans, cherries, pineapple and dates; toss to coat. Beat eggs and orange juice; add to fruit mixture and mix well. Line two 9x5-in. loaf pans with foil and grease the foil. Pour fruit mixture into pans and press down. Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans. Remove foil. Brush with corn syrup; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

Md sefat khan Khan
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This fruitcake is a great addition to any holiday party. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.


saya Karim
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced.


Riyaz Ahamad
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I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. This fruitcake is moist, flavorful, and not too sweet.


BIRAJ YT
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This fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat. It's festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Bedwars is so fun Folytn
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I'm so glad I did. This fruitcake is moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced.


Johannah Lenkokile
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This fruitcake is so delicious! I love the combination of spices and the moist texture.


Anastasia Anyanwu
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I've made this fruitcake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


smit joshua
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This is the best fruitcake recipe I've found. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Ebuka Arinze
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fruitcake turned out perfectly. It's moist and flavorful, and the spices are just right.


AnthonyKaan Yurtcu
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This fruitcake is perfect for a holiday party. It's festive and delicious.


MORAD KHAN
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I really enjoyed this one. It's not too dense and the flavors are well-balanced.


Karungi Sylivia
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I made this fruitcake for my family Christmas party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Muhammad Hammad
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This fruitcake is delicious! It's not too sweet, and the spices are just right. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Wesam Davidsam
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I especially love the hint of orange zest.


Juma Jin
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This fruitcake is dense and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I love that it doesn't have any candied fruit, which can be too sweet and overpowering. I will definitely be making this again!