not your mother's fruitcake

(2 RATINGS)
57 Pinches
Tifton, GA
Updated on Nov 9, 2012

I came up with this recipe because I didn't like candied fruit in my fruitcake. This a very moist cake and is a favorite of my elderly aunts. If making for adults only you can add 1/2 cup of rum to the recipe when mixing or baste over loafs as they cool.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1 can pineapple chunk, drained
  • 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 cup pecans, halves
  • 1 cup dates, chopped

How To Make not your mother's fruitcake

  • Step 1
    Combine all ingredients except the fruits and nuts in a large bowl. Beat on low for 1 minute to combine the ingredients. Then beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Fold in fruit and nuts. Pour into greased floured loaf pans (3).
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Allow to cool in pans for 20-30 minutes, then turn out on a wir rack and cool completely.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #Fruit
Keyword: #nuts
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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