FESTIVE FRUITCAKES

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Having made this fruitcake for many years, I can promise you it's so much better than anything you'll find in the stores.-Kathy Leichty, Elkhart, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs
2 cups water
2 packages (15.4 ounces each) nut quick bread mix
3 cups mixed candied fruit
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Line three 8x4-in. loaf pans with foil and grease the foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine eggs and water. Stir in the bread mixes, candied fruit, pecans and raisins. Pour into prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Carefully remove foil. Wrap in plastic or foil. Store in the refrigerator for several days to mellow. Cut with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Eric Schultz
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I highly recommend this fruitcake. It's delicious and perfect for any occasion.


Nkele Motsweta
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This fruitcake is a must-try for any fruitcake lover!


Faith Loise
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I love this fruitcake! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Ahzar Baloch
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This fruitcake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Jan Sello maswanganye
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I made this fruitcake for my Christmas party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Londunn Story
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This fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat. It's moist, flavorful, and packed with fruits and nuts.


Stacey Davey
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good! It's not too sweet and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced.


Gina Shaw
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the different fruits and nuts in it.


Tyler Couch
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This fruitcake is a holiday tradition in my family. It's always a big hit.


Luka Lomidze
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I've never made fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


Bobby Longjam
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I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It was a big hit.


Jeysin Byaruhanga
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This fruitcake is delicious! The recipe is easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly.


Nizamdin Arisar
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good! It's not too sweet and the fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced.


Eshtaqul Alam
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Ohemaa Beauty
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I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Hooriya Fatima
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This fruitcake is amazing! It's moist, flavorful, and packed with fruits and nuts. I highly recommend it.


Mir Riaz
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I was a bit skeptical about making this fruitcake, but I'm so glad I did! It was delicious and everyone loved it. Will definitely make it again.


Brenda Homer
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. It was a huge success at our Christmas dinner.


Hadii King
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I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this one changed my mind! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cake was so moist. I'll be making this again for sure.


Darrell
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This fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! I loved the combination of fruits and nuts, and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.