PINEAPPLE-CHERRY NUT CAKE

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A good friend shared her mother's fruitcake recipe with me. It's simply the best I've ever eaten.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (8 ounces) candied cherries, halved
1 package (8 ounces) chopped candied pineapple
1 cup chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the cherries, pineapple and pecans with 1/2 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. , Combine baking powder and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until well mixed. Fold in cherry mixture until moistened. Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 300° for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Joseph muya
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I love the combination of pineapple, cherries, and nuts in this cake. It's a classic flavor combination that never goes out of style.


Gautam Ray
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times for bake sales and it's always a hit.


marty mcfly
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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'd ever had.


Ahtasham Ahmad
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the pineapple and cherries add a nice tropical flavor.


Elisabel Carnet
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple or cherries, but I thought I'd give this cake a try. I was surprised at how much I liked it! The nuts added a nice crunch and the cake was very moist.


Mutebi Juma
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think it would be better if it had less sugar.


Ameer Hamza Hamza
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I love the combination of pineapple, cherries, and nuts in this cake. It's a classic flavor combination that never goes out of style.


Sobur Hossain
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times for bake sales and it's always a hit.


Mark Lamb
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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'd ever had.


TAZ 303 NATIVE
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the pineapple and cherries add a nice tropical flavor.


Pradip
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple or cherries, but I thought I'd give this cake a try. I was surprised at how much I liked it! The nuts added a nice crunch and the cake was very moist.


f k
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Ali Aahmmed
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Mohammed Salamat
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I wasn't sure how this cake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts added a nice crunch.


Tim Quilizapa
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the combination of pineapple, cherries, and nuts.


Yunex Pro
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Samuel Success
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This pineapple cherry nut cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.