West Texas Fruit Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A rich, moist fruit cake infused with dates, coconut, and pecans, featuring cocoa and vanilla flavors. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat with coffee or tea.

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. butter
  • 4 Tbsp. cocoa
  • 4 Tbsp. sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. water
  • 1 c. dates
  • 1 c. coconut
  • 1 c. pecans
  • 2 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 3 c. flour

Instructions

  1. Blend eggs, sugar, and butter until fluffy.
  2. Mix in cocoa, 4 tablespoons sugar, and water; melt over low heat.
  3. Grind fine the dates, coconut, and pecans.
  4. Add vanilla, flour, and baking soda; combine all ingredients.
  5. Mix well until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into three 9-inch pans and bake until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

979 kcal 49% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 59.3g 76% DV
Carbs 94.2g 34% DV
Fiber 17g 61% DV
Sugar 22g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2736.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1248.3mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Calcium 1602.3mg 100% DV
Iron 9.7mg 54% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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