CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FRUITCAKE

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Removing fruitcakes from their pans can be difficult unless the pan is lined with waxed paper. This is my favourite fruitcake. It is filled with 3 cups of nuts, dates and maraschino cherries. It does not contain any fat. I use dates from the health food store which are dry and delicious. This is not too sweet or cloying. I make it all the time. Don't wait until Christmas it is very easy and quick.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups pecans or 3 cups hazelnuts
1 lb pitted dates, coarsely chopped (about 2 full cups)
1 cup halved maraschino cherry
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine nuts, dates and cherries.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into nut mixture until nuts and fruit are well coated.
  • Beat eggs until foamy; stir in vanilla.
  • Fold into nut mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased and waxed paper lined 9 inch by 5 inch by 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 300°F for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 24 servings. Cake will get softer overnight.
  • Country Cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 65.8, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 18.7, Protein 4.2

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