Christmas Special Fruitcake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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I've made this quick and easy fruitcake many times during the past several years, giving it to family and friends for Christmas gifts. I also gave one to my doctor, and he claims it's the best fruitcake he's ever tasted. Ingredients:
3 cups coarsely chopped brazil nuts or other nuts (walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts) |
1 pound pitted dates, coarsely chopped |
1 cup halved maraschino cherries |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the nuts, dates and cherries. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; add to nut mixture, stirring until nuts and fruit are well coated.
2. In a small bowl, beat eggs until foamy; stir in vanilla. Fold into nut mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased and parchment paper-lined 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.
3. Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 24 servings.
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