Best 8 Shirleys Ice Box Fruit Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Shirley's Ice Box Fruit Cake, a timeless classic that has captivated taste buds for generations. This treasured recipe, passed down through generations, embodies the essence of comfort and nostalgia. Savor the symphony of flavors as moist, crumbly cake harmonizes with the vibrant medley of candied fruits, nuts, and spices. Discover the secrets of this cherished dessert, including variations like the scrumptious Sour Cream Fruit Cake and the tantalizing Applesauce Fruit Cake. Embark on a delightful baking adventure and create unforgettable memories with every bite of these exquisite fruit cakes.

**Recipes in the Article:**

1. **Shirley's Ice Box Fruit Cake:** The classic recipe that has stood the test of time, featuring a moist and flavorful cake studded with candied fruits, nuts, and a hint of spice.

2. **Sour Cream Fruit Cake:** A tangy twist on the traditional fruit cake, this variation incorporates sour cream for a velvety texture and a delightful tang.

3. **Applesauce Fruit Cake:** A moist and tender rendition of fruit cake, made with applesauce for a naturally sweet and flavorful twist.

4. **Fruit Cake Cookies:** Bite-sized treats that capture the essence of fruit cake in a convenient cookie form, perfect for satisfying cravings on the go.

5. **Fruit Cake Truffles:** An elegant and decadent dessert, these truffles combine the richness of fruit cake with a smooth and creamy chocolate coating.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MAMA'S ICEBOX FRUITCAKE RECIPE



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My mother made one of these Icebox Fruitcakes almost every year for us at Christmas. Prepare the dry ingredients first, then melt the marshmallows with milk. Stir everything together, press into a dish and refrigerate overnight. It's easy.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ lb. Pecans, chopped
½ lb. English Walnuts, chopped
½ lb. Brazil Nuts, chopped
½ lb. Raisins, chopped
1 10z bag Miniature Marshmallows
½ lb. Graham Crackers, crushed
1 can Evaporated Milk, 12 ounce
½ cup Sweetened Flake Coconut
½ cup Maraschino Cherries with juice, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare all the dry ingredients ahead of time as directed.
  • Chop the pecans, walnuts, brazil nuts, and raisins as needed.
  • Crush or chop the graham crackers.
  • Chop the maraschino cherries, saving the juice. Set aside for now.
  • Place the chopped nuts in a large mixing pan.
  • Add the chopped graham crackers.
  • Add the coconut.
  • Mix dry ingredients together to fully combine.
  • Place the marshmallows in a medium size sauce pot.
  • Add the milk.
  • Place the pot over Medium Low heat on your stove top.
  • Constantly stir this mixture until the marshmallows are fully melted.
  • Pour the marshmallow mixture over the crushed nuts and graham crackers.
  • Add the chopped cherries with juice.
  • Mix well, until fully combined.
  • Lightly butter a 9 x 13 x 2 casserole type dish or pan.
  • Place the mixture in the dish, spread evenly and press firmly.
  • Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

ICE BOX FRUITCAKE



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I don't know if this is a regional dish or what ... but NO ONE I talk to seems to have ever heard of it except the people in my family... and most people act like it's sooooo ODD ... but it's really yummy and it's really simple common ingredients ...

Provided by Elaine Harper

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped raisins
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, raisins, walnuts, cherries, condensed milk and vanilla wafers. Dough will be very thick, you will need to use your hands.
  • Form dough into a ring shape on top of a dinner plate. Wrap in many layers of plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil. Allow to age in the refrigerator for at least a week. The flavors will have a chance to blend and all of the milk will be absorbed into the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 110.5 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

MAMMA'S ICEBOX FRUITCAKE



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My family doesn't really like the traditional fruitcake, but will eat this like crazy. The thing I like most about it is that it freezes really good. You can make it a month in advance, freeze, defrost and serve later. Cook time is actually chill time.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h10m

Yield 1 large cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (13 1/2 ounce) box graham cracker crumbs
1 cup raisins
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 (10 ounce) container chopped candied fruit
2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and milk until well blended.
  • Add remaining ingredients until well blened.
  • Mixture will be very stiff.
  • Pack into a Christmas mold, which has been sprayed with oil, or form into logs and wrap with wax paper.
  • Cover and keep refrigerated.
  • Remove from mold just before serving.

ICE BOX FRUITCAKE



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This recipe is a no bake recipe and you may use different fruits in the recipe. if you plan on making this fruit cake for an occassion note that it has to set for 48 hours in the refrigerator before serving. it is absolutly wonderful.

Provided by camrynsgrammie

Categories     Dessert

Time P4D

Yield 24 SLICES, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

48 marshmallows
3/4 lb butter
1 quart walnuts
1 lb dates
2 cups raisins or 2 cups craisins
1 lb candied cherry
6 pineapple slices
16 graham crackers

Steps:

  • Melt butter and marshmallows together. crush graham crackers or use crumbs. chop and mix all dryed fruits and nuts together. mix together with hands. pack in greased pan. best to use loaf pans so you can slice them in nice slices. let refrigerate for 48 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 142, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 46.4, Protein 4.7

FRUITCAKE WITH SHERRY



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This is the nicest fruit cake ever!! Incredibly moist and light. Does not need icing. I was given a few pieces in a Xmas gift and it was so addictive I asked for the recipe.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

225 g butter
225 g sugar
1 cup water
400 g sultanas
400 g mixed dried fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon mixed spice
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon almond essence
1 teaspoon lemon essence
2 tablespoons sherry wine, but can use up to 8 tblsps depending on taste
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Bring first 7 ingredients to boil and boil for 3 minutes.
  • Let cool or can be left till next day.
  • Add 2 beaten eggs, the essences, sherry, flour and baking powder.
  • Stir till combined and pour into a prepared 20cm cake tin.
  • Bake at 140 degrees Centigrade for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove from tin and store in cake container for at least 3 days before cutting. It gets more moist the longer it is left.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 159.4, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 23.3, Protein 3.2

ICEBOX FRUITCAKE (NO BAKING REQUIRED!)



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Don't turn your nose up at this one! I don't even know why it is called fruitcake really! My ENTIRE family hates fruitcake in any way, shape, or form - this is one that we all LOVE!

Provided by Lorri in Wyoming

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups pecans
1 (15 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 lb candied cherry
1/2 lb candied pineapple
1 (6 ounce) can flaked coconut
1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers
1 cup seedless raisin

Steps:

  • Chop pecans, cherries and pineapple and mix together.
  • Mash wafers and mix with above ingredients.
  • Add sweetened condensed milk and mix well.
  • Press into large loaf pan and put into icebox for at least 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.7, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 206.4, Carbohydrate 92.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 64.5, Protein 8.3

ICE BOX FRUITCAKE



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My stepmother made this fruitcake when I was a girl (that was a long,long time ago!)And I asked her if she would send me the recipe some years ago. So the recipe you see if from her to me. She is still living at age 93.

Provided by Shirley Makekau

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb graham crackers
1 box seedless raisins
1 pkg dates
1/2 lb candied cherries
1/4 lb candied pineapple
1 lb mixed fruit
1 qt shelled pecans or walnuts
3/4 lb marshmallows
1/2 stick butter (oleo)
1 can(s) eagle brand milk
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp mace

Steps:

  • 1. Crush graham crackers very fine( in those days I used graham crackers but today I would use 1 pound graham cracker crumbs.
  • 2. Chop and combine fruits and nuts
  • 3. Heat butter, Eagle brand milk and marshmallows until marshmallows melt
  • 4. Mix graham cracker crumbs with fruit and nuts, add spices and combine with Eagle Brand milk and marshmallow mixture. Mix well and pack in pan that has been lined with plastic wrap or cheese cloth. The mixture will be very sticky and I used my hands to mix as soon as the hot mixture cooled enough. Cake will keep indefinitely in the refrigerator Also in those days plastic wrap was not avaiable. Note: my step mom would wrap the fruit cake in the cheesecloth and then pour some brandy over it. I mix a little brandy extract in while mixing the whole thing together. This fruit cake tastes just like "Claxton Fruit Cake" if you've ever had any.

SHIRLEY'S ICE BOX FRUIT CAKE



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I looked forward to having this every year when my partner's mother would come to stay with us during the holidays. She was a 'Paula Deen'-kinda woman, adding butter to everything, but everything was oh-so-delicious! May be sliced into any size serving. Keeps a good while, if your family doesn't eat it all right away!

Provided by Tony0314

Categories     Holiday Cakes

Time P1DT15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound chopped pecans
1 (15 ounce) package raisins
1 (14 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 (13.5 ounce) package graham cracker crumbs
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can low-fat sweetened condensed milk (such as Eagle Brand®)

Steps:

  • Line a 9x9-inch dish or decorative container with waxed paper.
  • Mix pecans, raisins, coconut, graham cracker crumbs, and cherries together in a bowl using your hands; stir in sweetened condensed milk. Press mixture into the prepared dish. Cover dish with plastic wrap or a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811.2 calories, Carbohydrate 103.7 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 334.4 mg, Sugar 70.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fruits for a more flavorful cake. Fresh, frozen, or dried fruits can all be used.
  • Chop the fruits into small pieces so they distribute evenly throughout the cake.
  • Use a light-colored baking dish so the cake bakes evenly.
  • Cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap and let it chill for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Serve the cake cold or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Shirley's Ice Box Fruit Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and no-bake preparation, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and flavorful treat, give this recipe a try.

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