NOT YOUR MAMA'S FRUITCAKE

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A light and fluffy fruitcake that is not at all like those heavy citron filled loaves. Publised at www.7shadesofvegan.blogspot.com

Provided by johnfordfw

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 32 slices, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup maraschino cherry, undrained
16 ounces prunes, in heavy syrup undrained
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
4 eggs (or equivalent amount of egg replacer)
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons whiskey
1 (15 ounce) box raisins
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable cooking spray

Steps:

  • Drain cherries, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. Cut in half. Drain prunes, reserving 6 tablespoons syrup. Pit prunes.
  • Cream sugar, shortening and eggs or egg substitute at medium speed of a mixer for two minutes. Stir in cherries, reserved cherry and prune juice, prunes, walnuts, whiskey, pineapple and raisins. Combine flour and dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture and stir well.
  • Spoon batter into a 10 inch tube or bundt pan coated with cooking oil spray. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick or wooden skewer comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack, remove from pan and let cool completely. Store in tightly wrapped plastic wrap. Slice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 126.3, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 23.8, Protein 3.8

Melodie Colquhoune
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this fruitcake again and again.


Mahad Irfan
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I love the addition of nuts and spices in this recipe. It gives the fruitcake a really nice flavor.


AKF PRODUCTION Ak
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again next year.


Nokuthula Dimakatso
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This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and festive treat for the holidays.


Bonnelame Dwight
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful.


Prabin Poudel
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This fruitcake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the holidays.


Bruce Nixon
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this fruitcake again and again.


basharat 1122
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again next year.


Tamim Sarkar
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I love the addition of nuts and spices in this recipe. It gives the fruitcake a really nice flavor.


Raza Hussain
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This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and festive treat for the holidays.


Khader Basha
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I was skeptical at first, but I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try. It's the best fruitcake I've ever had.


Gemma Valero
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This is not your mama's fruitcake! It's a modern take on a classic holiday treat that is sure to please everyone.


Pervaiz mangi
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I've been baking fruitcake for years, and this recipe is by far the best I've tried. It's so easy to follow and the results are always perfect.


SM SOMRAT
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This fruitcake is a game-changer! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.