PECAN DATE FRUITCAKE

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My husband grew up in Louisiana and has fond memories of his mother's fruitcake. I make this for him every year to remind him of special times. Pretty slices are an attractive addition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds pitted dates, quartered
1 pound pecan halves (4 cups)
1 pound candied cherries, halved (2-1/4 cups)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease and line three 8x4-in. loaf pans with waxed paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine dates, nuts and cherries. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated. In a bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until foamy. Fold into fruit mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pans., Bake at 300° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Remove waxed paper. Cool completely before slicing. Wrap and store in a cool, dry place.

Nutrition Facts :

the bad guy yeet
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This fruitcake is the perfect dessert to serve at a holiday party. It's flavorful, moist, and the glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness.


N. D.
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This fruitcake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect.


Rupesh Kumar Yadav aytb
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This fruitcake is a holiday tradition in my family. We love the way the flavors meld together and the glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Sumaiya
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This fruitcake is delicious! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is divine. It's the best fruitcake I've ever had.


Elijah Money
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The flavors in this fruitcake are amazing! The combination of pecans, dates, and citrus is perfect. The cake is moist and dense, and the glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again!


ali idris
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This was my first time making fruitcake and it turned out great! I was worried it would be too dry or dense, but it was actually moist and flavorful. The glaze really made it special. I'm definitely going to make this again!


Anilkumar Yekha
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I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a hit at my holiday parties. It's the perfect dessert to serve with a cup of coffee or tea. I love the way the flavors meld together and the glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness.


IMTIAZ ISSA
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This fruitcake is a labor of love, but it's worth it! The process of soaking the fruits and nuts overnight really helps to develop the flavor. The cake is dense and moist, and the glaze gives it a beautiful shine. I'm so proud of how it turned out!


Jordan Cleinman
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but I'm so glad I did! This cake is incredible! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is divine. It's the best fruitcake I've ever had.


Psalmist Media
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This fruitcake was a hit at our holiday gathering! I loved the combination of pecans, dates, and citrus. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again next year!