NEW ORLEANS FRUITCAKE

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This cake is full of fruits and nuts. It has been a favorite of our families for thirty years.

Provided by Kiersten

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 pounds pecan halves
1 pound candied cherries
1 pound candied pineapple
1 pound pitted dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and line with parchment paper two 5x9 inch loaf pans.
  • Beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla until frothy.
  • Sift together the flour and baking powder; add to the egg mixture. Add the candied cherries, pineapple and dates.
  • Mix well and pour into loaf pans and bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.7 calories, Carbohydrate 69.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 57.5 mg, Sugar 52.8 g

Logan Hees
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Elizabeth Nanyonyi
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I made this fruitcake for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe.


P. Vikram
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This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for the holidays.


M R Dano
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe is a game-changer! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


cyril Crowe
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Sara Hafsa
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I made this fruitcake for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe.


Dishan CH
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This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for the holidays.


Ullash Roy
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe is a game-changer! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Madad Ali mohal
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Janelle Small
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I made this fruitcake for my grandmother's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best fruitcake she'd ever had.


BD Arif Gaming
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This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and festive treat that's perfect for the holidays.


Osama Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Shahirou Salim
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This fruitcake is everything I've ever wanted in a fruitcake and more! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


John J. Hofford
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I made this fruitcake for my family's Christmas party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe.


Bose Felix
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This fruitcake is a labor of love, but it's worth it! The end result is a delicious, moist, and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion.


Imranminhas Imranminhas
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I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.