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Ice Box Fruitcake

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"I don't know if this is a regional dish or what ... but NO ONE I talk to seems to have ever heard of it except the people in my family... and most people act like it's sooooo ODD ... but it's really yummy and it's really simple common ingredients ..." — Elaine Harper

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Original recipe makes 1 - 10 inch ring Change Servings

1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped raisins

1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed

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Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the pecans, raisins, walnuts, cherries, condensed milk and vanilla wafers. Dough will be very thick, you will need to use your hands.
Form dough into a ring shape on top of a dinner plate. Wrap in many layers of plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil. Allow to age in the refrigerator for at least a week. The flavors will have a chance to blend and all of the milk will be absorbed into the cake.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 21, 2006

My grandmother also makes this and we live in AL. Her recipe is slightly different, however, in that she uses a box of graham crackers instead of the vanilla wafers. She also uses a quart of pecans, and adds a bag of mini marshmallows. Delicious!

—KATSKI

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 15, 2013

We didn’t like it and found the consistency way too mushy and mealy. The longer it sat to blend the flavors, the mushier and mealier it became. It didn’t slice nicely to present to guests. Not a keeper for me.

—Carolina

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45 Ratings

Dec 12, 2002

I have been looking for this recipe for awhile.I had a friend who used to make this every year for holiday gifts and I loved it.I am from the south,depending on where you are from,this recipe made it down south.It is a great alternitive to the boring old fruit cakes we are used to.I am so glad I have it now,I'll pass this one on to my children.By the way my friend was like 70 when she made this,haven't seen her for almost10 years,I hope she's still here.Thanks , xxxSullyswytchxxx

—SULLYSWYTCH

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Dec 02, 2003

PHENIX CITY, ALABAMA. THIS CAKE WAS PREPARED BY MY MOTHER EVERY YEAR FOR CHIRSTMAS. IT'S VERY RICH AND A SMALL PIECE IS MORE THAN PLENTY. SHE GOT THE RECIPE FROM MY GRANDMOTHER. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BEING THAT MAMA MADE IT WITH FRESH GRATED COCONUT. TRY IT WITH THE COCONUT, YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED. FRANKIE STRINGFELLOW

—FRANKIE STRINGFELLOW

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Dec 29, 2007

Haven't tried this particular recipe, but just reading it brought back memories of being in the kitchen with my Mother(from the south..North Carolina) as she made this fruitcake. She put all of the ingredients through a hand grinder that she would attach to the kitchen bar. She used graham crackers rather than vanilla wafers. She lined the empty graham cracker box with waxed paper and then packed the fruitcake into the box and stored the box in the refrigerator. She put halved cherries and pecan halves on the top to make it look pretty. Rich, but very good!!!

—Rebecca Finley Lewis

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Nov 20, 2006

This is simply delicious and quite versatile. Other substitutions and/or additions that you might want to consider are dried cranberries, candy orange slices, and red and green cherries to make it look festive.

—Phillip

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Jul 03, 2007

I am from NC and this is very similar to my grandmother's recipe--she used graham cracker crumbs instead of vanilla wafers and added lots of spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves. Now my mom makes it every year at Christmas.

—Chrissy R.

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Dec 19, 2007

I grew up in Mobile, AL, and this was a yearly treat Mother prepared this time of year--over 40 years ago. She is no longer with us, but this recipe made me smile. The only difference (other than omitting the raisins) was that she rolled it into a log in foil and sliced it into small circles. Thanks so much for the memories.

—CCARR48

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Nutrition

Calories
356 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
46.2 g
15%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
18.2 g
28%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
5.6 g
11%

Sodium
111 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Ice Box Fruitcake

Serving Size: 1/14 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 356
Calories from Fat: 164

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.2g 28 %
Saturated Fat 3.7g 19 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 111mg 4 %
Potassium 297mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 46.2g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 5.6g 11 %
** Sugars 22.7g
Vitamin A 2 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 21 %
Niacin 17 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 13 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.