momma's icebox fruitcake

(1 RATING)
47 Pinches
palestine, TX
Updated on Dec 26, 2010

This cake reminds me of my childhood. My mother had to grind the graham crackers, melt marshmallows to make creme and shell, pick out and chop the pecans. Thank goodness it isn't that much trouble today. I don't like baked fruitcakes but I love this one!!!

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Ingredients

  • 1 box graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 quart pecans, in pieces
  • 10 ounces coconut
  • 1 jar marshmallow cream
  • 1 1/3 cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup candied red cherries

How To Make momma's icebox fruitcake

  • Step 1
    Mix all dry ingredients and fruits. Add milk and then marshmallow cream. Mix well.
  • Step 2
    Put into a loaf pan and form into loaf shape or roll on buttered waxed paper to make about 3 rolls, Cover and refrigerate. Slice after well chilled.
  • Step 3
    Note: You can use red and green candied cherries and/or candied pineapple.
  • Step 4
    Note: I like to make rolls on buttered waxed paper. It makes nice attractive round slices and looks good on a serving platter.

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