Cherry Fruitcake

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 (7.25 oz.) pkg. pitted dates
  • 1 lb. diced candied pineapple
  • 3 (10 oz.) jars maraschino cherries, drained
  • 18 oz. nuts (pecans and/or English walnuts)
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 c. light or dark rum
  • 1 1/2 c. light corn syrup

Instructions

  1. Grease two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans; line with foil, allowing a 2-inch overhang and grease again.
  2. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a very large mixing bowl.
  3. Add fruit and nuts and toss until coated.
  4. Beat eggs and rum thoroughly; pour over the mixture.
  5. Toss until combined.
  6. Turn the mixture into the prepared loaf pans, pressing frequently with a metal spatula to pack tightly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

579 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 10.4g 13% DV
Carbs 122.7g 45% DV
Fiber 4.6g 17% DV
Sugar 49.1g 98% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12426mg 100% DV
Potassium 621.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 66.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 40.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 1591.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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