COCONUT FRUITCAKE

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A neighbor gave me this recipe when we first moved to this small town, saying it dated back to the 1800s and everybody in the area made it. I soon discovered why when I took a taste...and I'm not a fruitcake fan! -Lorraine Groh, Ferryville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 pound chopped mixed candied fruit
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped nuts
Additional candied fruit or nuts and confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in the candied fruit, coconut, raisins and nuts., Press into a greased and waxed paper-lined 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 80-90 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle candied fruit or nuts.

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This cake is absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Koi Oppo
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This is the best coconut fruitcake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Khadim Husain
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this coconut fruitcake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful.


Soma Ram
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This cake is the perfect combination of moist, flavorful, and delicious.


Stellastina Appiah
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I highly recommend this coconut fruitcake recipe. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


HoveringBog 1625
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This is a really easy recipe to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.


Abdul Rain
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


latent
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This is the best coconut fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Thlabollo Projects
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I've never been a big fan of coconut, but this cake changed my mind! The coconut flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the other flavors in the cake.


Muhammad Ateeq Awan
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This coconut fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat! It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness.


antonio salazar
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.


Mimi Duarte
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The coconut flavor is perfect and it's so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Xterrestrial
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I've been making this coconut fruitcake for years and it's always a family favorite. It's the perfect cake for Christmas or any other special occasion.


Md nayem Hossen
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This is the best coconut fruitcake recipe I've found. It's easy to make and it always turns out moist and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Salal Khan
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.


FFBD gaming
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of coconut and fruit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Precious Chima
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I did! The coconut flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the other flavors in the cake. It's a really delicious and unique cake.


Cathrine Cudjoe
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This is the best coconut fruitcake I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and it's so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Mujibul Munna
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I've made this coconut fruitcake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out moist and delicious.


Javed Irfan
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This coconut fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat! It's moist, flavorful, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


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