Easy Cakeless Fruitcake

Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Rating
4(9)
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For those who prefer fruits and nuts to batter, and very little work, this simple cake is appropriately named.

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Ingredients

Yield:2 loaf pans
  • 2Ā½pounds whole candied cherries
  • 1pound dates, pitted and halved
  • 6slices candied pineapple, cut in chunks
  • 4ounces dried coconut
  • 2cups pecan halves
  • Ā¼teaspoon salt
  • Ā½teaspoon vanilla
  • 114-ounce can condensed milk
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Nutritional analysis per serving (18 servings)

326 calories; 14 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 51 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 43 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 63 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamamā€™s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionistā€™s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Grease two 8Ā½-by-4Ā½-by-2Ā½-inch loaf pans and line with greased wax paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pans. Cover with buttered wax paper.

  3. Step 3

    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 and bake for 20 to 30 minutes longer. Cool the cakes on wire racks. Loosen around the sides with a spatula and invert on wire rack. While they are still warm, remove the wax paper carefully. Cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil and refrigerate.

  4. Step 4

    To serve, slice thickly with a very sharp knife. Cut slices into smaller pieces.

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