NOT YOUR MAMA'S FRUITCAKE

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A light and fluffy fruitcake that is not at all like those heavy citron filled loaves. Publised at www.7shadesofvegan.blogspot.com

Provided by johnfordfw

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 32 slices, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup maraschino cherry, undrained
16 ounces prunes, in heavy syrup undrained
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
4 eggs (or equivalent amount of egg replacer)
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons whiskey
1 (15 ounce) box raisins
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable cooking spray

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. Cut in half. Drain prunes, reserving 6 tablespoons syrup. Pit prunes.
  • Cream sugar, shortening and eggs or egg substitute at medium speed of a mixer for two minutes. Stir in cherries, reserved cherry and prune juice, prunes, walnuts, whiskey, pineapple and raisins. Combine flour and dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture and stir well.
  • Spoon batter into a 10 inch tube or bundt pan coated with cooking oil spray. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick or wooden skewer comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack, remove from pan and let cool completely. Store in tightly wrapped plastic wrap. Slice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 126.3, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 23.8, Protein 3.8

Mahar Saqlain
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I made this fruitcake for a bake sale, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Walter Maier
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This fruitcake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Shahzaib Iqbal
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This is the first time I've ever made fruitcake, and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Majalis o Azadari Imam Hussain A.s
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This fruitcake was delicious! I especially liked the cranberries and nuts.


Jaihon PJR
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fruitcake turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked it.


Nauman Raja
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This fruitcake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Jakir mon
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I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up all the leftover fruit I had.


Mahoro Fororance
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This fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat!


Mark Kealy
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was actually pretty good.


Winnie Fanelli
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This fruitcake was a bit too dry for my taste.


Nirosha Perera
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Great recipe! The fruitcake was moist and flavorful.


Tyrone Foster
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This fruitcake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Bey Santillan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my fruitcake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Best Nepal Trek
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This fruitcake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland. I would not recommend it.


Lisa Roberts
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and nuts add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanka Oli
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I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and nuts give it a nice crunch.


nefertiti sabo
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This fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, and the cranberries and nuts added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again next year.