Special Fruitcake

Cook: 105 min Cuisine: American

A rich, nut-filled fruitcake featuring dates, cherries, and mixed nuts, perfect for festive occasions or as a hearty, sweet treat for nut lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped nuts (Brazil, pecans, walnuts or others)
  • 1 pound pitted dates, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup halved maraschino cherries
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped nuts, coarsely chopped dates, and halved maraschino cherries.
  2. In another bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the dry mixture to the nut and fruit mixture, stirring until well coated.
  4. Beat eggs until foamy, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Fold the beaten eggs into the nut and fruit mixture until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased and waxed paper-lined 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
  7. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

539 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 9.6g 12% DV
Carbs 98.7g 36% DV
Fiber 4.6g 17% DV
Sugar 28.8g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12416.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 614.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1578.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 30% DV

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

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