PUMPKIN FRUITCAKE

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I make this fruity cake many times between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The dense cake has wonderful pumpkin flavor and is flecked with pecans, dates, raisins and cherries. -Janet Hradsky, Three Rivers, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup raisins
10 red candied cherries, chopped
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Stir in pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fold in the pecans, dates, raisins and cherries. , Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes 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., For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake. If desired, top with additional chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Lawson Larry
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I used this recipe to make mini pumpkin fruitcakes for a holiday party. They were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


ENWEREM GODSON
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good. It's not too dense or dry, and the flavors are well-balanced.


Arman Ma
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This cake is so delicious and festive. It's perfect for the holidays.


Ian Wilson
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Qaiser Iqbal
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This is the best pumpkin fruitcake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Shevon Mark
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the pumpkin flavor.


Kundi Janan
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I made this cake exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Spheh Mazibuko
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and moist.


Jaylin Beltran
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the walnuts from this recipe. It still turned out great!


Pato Bofa
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I used this recipe to make mini pumpkin fruitcakes for a holiday party. They were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Jayden Keller
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I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but this one is really good. It's not too dense or dry, and the flavors are well-balanced.


Faisal Bajwa
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This cake is so delicious and festive. It's perfect for the holidays.


Kanchana Hewage
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect fall dessert.


JUNGYUN Kim
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This is the best pumpkin fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices are just right.


Atta Urrahman Haneef
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. My kids especially enjoyed the candied fruit and nuts.


Luckson Dube
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The cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and fluffy, with a lovely golden brown crust. The pumpkin flavor was subtle but present, and the spices were perfectly balanced.


Rupa Akther
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, so I really appreciate recipes that are quick and simple. This one definitely fits the bill.


melto blaise
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This pumpkin fruitcake is a delightful treat! It's moist, flavorful, and chock-full of autumn spices. I made it for a holiday party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


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