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Mom's Best Fruitcake

By: Bea

"These are best made several weeks ahead of time."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 loaves

Ingredients

1 pound Brazil nuts
1 pound pitted dates
3/4 cup candied cherries
1 pound candied pineapple
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 small loaf pans with parchment or wax paper.
In a large bowl combine Brazil nuts, dates, cherries and pineapple. Over the fruit and nuts sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix well.
In a small bowl combine eggs and vanilla; beat until foamy. Pour over fruit mixture and mix well. Spoon batter into prepared pans.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.