"This moist, spice-less fruitcake is one of our family favorites. It is not nearly as heavily flavored as dark fruitcake. Since no spices or molasses are used this cake relies purely on the flavor of the dried fruits...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 1/2 cups light raisins or sultana raisins
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2 cup dried apricots chopped
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 cup butter
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1 cup sugar
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4 ounces (1/2 cup)cream cheese
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4eggs
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2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 pound glace cherries, chopped
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1 pound mixed dried fruit
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract