CHERRY DATE FRUITCAKE

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It's a Christmas tradition for me to serve this fruitcake at parties and to give it to friends and family. Jam-packed with nuts and cherries, it puts a new spin on a holiday mainstay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 2 fruitcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups pecan halves
2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and halved
1 pound diced candied pineapple
2 packages (8 ounces each) chopped pitted dates
6 eggs
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add the pecans, cherries, pineapple and dates; toss to coat. Beat eggs and apple juice; add to fruit mixture and mix well. Grease two foil-lined 9x5-in. loaf pans. Press half of the mixture into each pan. , Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans; carefully remove foil. Brush loaves with corn syrup. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Mark Carter
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Delicious!


Wilbroad Mugisha
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This is a great recipe! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cherries and dates add a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Joanita Ajambo
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This fruitcake is delicious! The cherries and dates give it a wonderful flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Ganesh Yadav
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This is a great recipe for a classic fruitcake. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cherries and dates add a nice touch of sweetness. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


makwena Mokgehle
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This fruitcake is a great holiday treat. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of cherries and dates, and the cake is always moist and flavorful.


Abdoulie Ceesay
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make fruitcake. I used dried cherries and dates, and the cake turned out perfectly. It's moist and flavorful, and the cherries and dates add a nice touch of sweetness.


Brandon De Leon
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cherries and dates added a lovely touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Aliyah Elmore
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This is a great recipe for a classic fruitcake. I've been making it for years and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cherries and dates add a nice touch of sweetness.


Shuvo Parves
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! The cherries and dates give it a wonderful flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas.


Emily hinojosa
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This fruitcake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh and delicious.


Mmm Mmm
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I'm so glad I did! This cake is moist and flavorful, and the cherries and dates add a lovely touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ofentse Moalosane
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This cherry-date fruitcake is an absolute delight! The combination of sweet cherries and chewy dates, along with the warm spices, creates a perfectly balanced and flavorful cake. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family an