Best Texas Holiday Fruit Cake Recipes

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TEXAS HOLIDAY FRUIT CAKE



Texas Holiday Fruit Cake image

Did I ever mention to you that I have 5 sister-in-laws and every one of them is "certifiable" I love each and every one of them, but they are a bunch of characters. This was in my Christmas card from my sister in law Carol McMillan that winters every year in Texas to se her kids. I would like to share this with you now since...

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Cakes

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter
1 c sugar
1 c dried fruit, such as dried cranberries, or cherries. or finely chopped dried apricots, apples or pears
4 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp lemon juice
1 c brown sugar
1 to 2 qt whiskey

Steps:

  • 1. Before you start, sample the whiskey to check for qyality. Good isn't it? Now go ahead
  • 2. Select a large mixing bowl , neasurimg cups, etc. Check the wiskey again, as it must be just right. To be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup into a glass and drink it as fast as you can. Repeat.....
  • 3. With an electic mixer beat 1 cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
  • 4. Add one cup of thugar and beat again.
  • 5. Meanwhile make sure the wiskey is of the finest quality.
  • 6. Cry another tup. Open second quart if netathry.
  • 7. Add 2 large effs, 2 cups fried druit, and beat.
  • 8. If druit gets stuck in beaters, just pry loose with a drewscriver.
  • 9. Sample the wiskey again to check for tonscisiticy.(Carol by the way is a RN).
  • 10. next sift 2 cups of salt, or anything else, it really doesn't matter.
  • 11. Sample the viskey once again.
  • 12. Sift 1/2 pint of lemon juice, fold in chopped brown thugar,or whatever color you can find, and mix well.
  • 13. Grease roven and turn cake pan to 350 degreefs.
  • 14. Now pour the wnole mess in the roven and ake.
  • 15. Check the viskey one last tine and bo to ged.
  • 16. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!!!!!!

JEWELED FRUITCAKE



Jeweled Fruitcake image

I promise this jeweled fruitcake is simply fantastic. Even my friends and family members who don't normally care for fruitcake say they love it! -Sharon Hoffman, Donna, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (8 ounces each) pitted dates, chopped
1/2 pound pecan halves
1/2 pound Brazil nuts
1 jar (10 ounces) red maraschino cherries, well drained
1 jar (10 ounces) green maraschino cherries, well drained
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Line four greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., In a large bowl, combine dates, nuts, cherries and coconut. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well coated., In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla until foamy. Fold into fruit mixture and mix well. Pour into prepared pans., Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool, dry place. Cut with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE



Holiday Fruitcake image

This is my own fruitcake recipe and it's a family favorite. The mixture of fruits and nuts helps make it a tasty treat. -Allene Spence, Delbarton, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups whole red candied cherries
1-1/2 cups whole green candied cherries
3 cups diced candied pineapple
1 pound walnut halves
10 ounces golden raisins
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Combine fruit and nuts. In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Pour over fruit and nuts; stir to coat. , Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in a cool place. Bring to room temperature before serving; slice with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 32g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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