PINEAPPLE-CHERRY NUT CAKE

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A good friend shared her mother's fruitcake recipe with me. It's simply the best I've ever eaten.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (8 ounces) candied cherries, halved
1 package (8 ounces) chopped candied pineapple
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the cherries, pineapple and pecans with 1/2 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. , Combine baking powder and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until well mixed. Fold in cherry mixture until moistened. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 300° for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Rose Kahiga
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This cake was a disaster. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out dry and crumbly.


Md Mushahid Ahmed
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Jacob Cressman
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I would have liked this cake more if it had a cream cheese frosting.


NDIVHUWO DAVID
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Mohammad agha Marof Khil
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I didn't have any maraschino cherries, so I used dried cherries instead. The cake still tasted great.


Kamran Abbas
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. It turned out great!


Mani Arman
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This cake is so easy to make. I'm not a baker, but I was able to make it without any problems.


___Seww___ ___girl___
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I love the way this cake looks. It's so festive!


steven chu
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.


Tega Hauwanga
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Thammy Gregory
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful.


Dre Boy
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This cake was a disappointment. It was not as moist as I expected and the flavor was bland.


Fatma Mohammed
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I found this cake to be a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Man Yaseen
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


MD SHOHIB BAPARY
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I love the combination of pineapple, cherries, and nuts in this cake. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Younes Ejram
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Suxo
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I made this cake for my family and they all raved about it. The pineapple and cherries added a nice touch of sweetness and the nuts gave it a nice crunch.


Junior Fairweather
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet and tangy flavor.