SPECIAL HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE
"I got this recipe from my husband's aunt. Everyone likes it, even me, and I was never crazy about fruitcake before. It's very colorful, like a stained glass window." -JoAnn Huhn, Cleveland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. Grease well and flour two 8x4-in. loaf pans. In a large bowl, combine dates, pineapple, cherries and nuts. In a small bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated., In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks until slightly thickened. In another bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into egg yolk mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. Add to fruit mixture; gently fold until blended. Pour into prepared pans. , Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 20 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool, dry place. Using a serrated knife, cut into slices.
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Etuatimi Joseph
[email protected]This fruitcake is a labor of love, but it's worth it. It's the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays.
prince bello
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Sabira Altaf
[email protected]This fruitcake was the perfect addition to my holiday dessert table. It was a big hit with my guests.
Sidra Khayat
[email protected]This fruitcake is a Christmas tradition in my family. We make it every year and it's always a hit.
Sejal Deula
[email protected]This was my first time making fruitcake and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow.
precious bathabile
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some of the leftover holiday fruit.
CaRsOn bAiLeY
[email protected]This fruitcake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Arerichelle Arturet
[email protected]This fruitcake is amazing! It's the best I've ever had. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the candied fruit and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness.
Munsaka Siansya
[email protected]I was disappointed with this fruitcake. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland.
TNL V E R T X
[email protected]This fruitcake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Raza Gujjar
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to use up leftover holiday fruit.
abelino Mata
[email protected]This fruitcake was easy to make and turned out great. I loved the addition of the candied fruit and nuts.
SNK LOVE
[email protected]followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was dense and moist, with a delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Brandon Roberts
[email protected]This fruitcake was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again next year.