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icebox fruit cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Candace Lemings
Port Hudson, LA

Very popular recipe by my mother, that is often requested for parties around the holidays.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For icebox fruit cake

  • 1 box
    graham crackers, crushed
  • 1 lb
    red cherries, candied
  • 1 lb
    dates, chopped
  • 1 lb
    pecans, in pieces
  • 1 lb
    bag coconut, shredded
  • 1 bag
    marshmallows, mini
  • 1 can
    condensed milk
  • 2 stick
    butter

How To Make icebox fruit cake

  • 1
    Grind crackers very fine, like flour. You may use a food processor or blender.
  • 2
    Chop cherries, dates and pecans very fine; mix into crackers.
  • 3
    In saucepan, melt marshmallows and butter.
  • 4
    Pour condensed milk into cracker mixture and add marshmallow mix.
  • 5
    Stir together until blended well. Use your hands if needed.
  • 6
    Put into loaf pans lined with wax paper.
  • 7
    Refrigerate over night. -Makes 2 cakes.
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