NO-CANDIED-FRUIT FRUITCAKE

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Minus the candied fruit, this traditional cake has a positively natural taste. For those who bake their Christmas giveaways ahead, it freezes beautifully, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 2 fruitcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5-1/2 cups pecan halves
2 jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries, dried
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 packages (8 ounces each) pitted dates, halved and quartered
6 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 to 1/2 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add pecans, cherries, pineapple and dates; toss to coat. Beat eggs and orange juice; add to fruit mixture and mix well. Line two 9x5-in. loaf pans with foil and grease the foil. Pour fruit mixture into pans and press down. Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans. Remove foil. Brush with corn syrup; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

Ahmad Arif
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I would not recommend this fruitcake. It was not good.


Keegan Martin
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This fruitcake was not what I expected. It was very dense and heavy.


bernard oseimensah
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I found this fruitcake to be a bit too sweet, but I still enjoyed it.


Lisa Maldonado
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This fruitcake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Zachary Hamel
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Oyinkasola Aliyah
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This fruitcake was a big hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved it!


Raja Asim Rajpoot
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Delicious!


Ashley Arizaga
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This fruitcake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Wanda Dupree
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This fruitcake is a great alternative to the traditional version. It's still moist and flavorful, but without the overpowering sweetness of candied fruit.


Eng peter Ug
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I was skeptical about making a fruitcake without candied fruit, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious!


Torious Williams
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This fruitcake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love that it doesn't have any candied fruit in it.


Rao Raimjn
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I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the fruit is perfectly balanced.


SAQIB RAJPUT
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This fruitcake was a hit! It was moist and full of flavor, and the lack of candied fruit made it more palatable for those who don't like the traditional version.