COCONUT FRUITCAKE

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This is another of those family recipes that I copied when I was a teen for my own recipe collection. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Cindy Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb coconut, shredded
1 cup nuts, chopped (English walnuts, black walnuts, pecans or butternuts)
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 lb candied cherry
1 cup white raisins
1/2 cup butter (or margarine)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and butter together.
  • Add eggs one at a time and milk.
  • Add sifted ingredients.
  • Add cherries, raisins and coconut making sure they are completely covered with batter.
  • Then add nuts and vanilla.
  • Batter will be very thick.
  • Cut a piece of cardboard the size of bottom of loaf pan and put in pan.
  • Line with wax paper.
  • Then grease well.
  • Spoon batter into pan.
  • Bake at 300 deg F.
  • for approximately 2 hours.

Ryan Kumar
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new coconut recipes to try.


Zain Gull Qureshi
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


Lex Martinez
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This cake is definitely a labor of love, but it's worth it! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


RR Jannot
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Tanha Marwat
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I would have liked the coconut flavor to be stronger.


Luke Momberg
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This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Chuck McKendry
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


genesis_queen
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Christabel Anthony
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one was really good. The coconut flavor was subtle and the cake was moist and fluffy.


Richard Clark
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This is the best coconut fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful.


Rk POUDEL
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


World Discovery
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This fruitcake is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


PaintedElm
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I love coconut, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was amazing.


Awowey Yaxya
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This coconut fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and coconut flavor. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


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