FRANKLIN NUT CAKE

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This is a recipe from my family's cookbook. The flavor can be enhanced by pouring 1/2 cup of wine or sherry over cake while still warm.

Provided by Renee

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
6 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup candied cherries
1 cup candied pineapple chunks
3 cups chopped pecans
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch tube pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time.
  • Sift together 3 cups of the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix remaining flour with fruit and nuts. Stir into batter. Add vanilla.
  • Pour into tube pan. Bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours. Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.7 g, Cholesterol 149.4 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 306.9 mg, Sugar 41.3 g

Sunder lal Lala Lohanoo
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


anam Hussen
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Alan Mccullogh
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Mai Butler
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Chanuka Nuwan
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I've never been a fan of nut cakes, but this one changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts add a nice crunch.


Paul Eacret
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This cake is very easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the maple glaze on top.


Sead Alimber
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


FNU Sharif
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This cake is delicious! The walnuts and maple syrup give it a unique and wonderful flavor. I highly recommend it.


Ahzam Ahzam
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


stefan ramsey
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This cake was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again.