SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN

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Fruit-filled cake topped with whipped cream. It's really delicious. My Mom, Corina Compagner, has been making this recipe for Christmas for over 30 years.

Provided by Kim Compagner

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 oranges, peeled and cut into 5 or 6 pieces
3 bananas, cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ cup white sugar
1 pint heavy whipping cream
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs and 1 cup of sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir into the egg mixture. Then, stir in the dates, walnuts and vanilla. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on the pan on a wire rack. When the cake is cooled, break into bite sized pieces. Stir the cake pieces together with the oranges, bananas and remaining sugar. Press into a medium sized bowl and chill for several hours.
  • Invert cake onto a serving plate. Whip the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until stiff. Spread over the entire cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.4 calories, Carbohydrate 84.5 g, Cholesterol 174.5 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 194.7 mg, Sugar 52.8 g

Naiem Hasan
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This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Kershi Hade
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've even made it for company and they loved it.


Stanley Watson
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make for a weeknight meal.


Malik Adil
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Saul Ashley
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many steps and it took me a long time to make.


Tgl Rahat
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Mimi Kalinda
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious.


Honic Luda
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use different types of vegetables, depending on what I have on hand.


Dave Zumwalt
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I also loved the sauce. It was creamy and flavorful, but not too heavy.


Berry Lovefg
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Mudessir Mughal
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I also loved the crispy breadcrumb topping. It added a nice crunch to the dish.