Helen'S Fruit Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 150 min Cuisine: American

A rich, moist fruit cake packed with dates, nuts, coconut, and candy slices, perfect for special occasions or holiday celebrations, offering a delightful blend of flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 8 oz. package dates, cut up
  • 8 oz. package orange candy slices, cut up
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 4 oz. shredded coconut
  • 4 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  3. Add vanilla; mix dates, candy slices, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut with 1/4 cup of the flour.
  4. Sift the remaining dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) alternately with the buttermilk into the creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in the fruit mixture.
  6. Spoon the batter into a well-greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  7. Bake in a slow oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 2 1/2 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

875 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.4g 19% DV
Total Fat 54.2g 70% DV
Carbs 83g 30% DV
Fiber 8.5g 30% DV
Sugar 22.8g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12446.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 656.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 142.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 28.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1604mg 100% DV
Iron 6.2mg 34% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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