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Cherry Fruitcake Recipe | |
Cakes | |
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Ingredients:
1-1/2 Cup Sifted Flour1-1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Tsp. Baking Powder 1 Tsp. Salt 2 Pkg. Pitted Dates (7-1/2oz. ea.) 2 Jars Maraschino Cherries (16oz. ea.) drained 5-1/2 Cups Pecan Halves 6 Eggs 1/3 Cup Dark Rum 1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup 1 Lb. Diced Candied Pineapple
Directions:
Grease two 9""x5""x3"" loaf pans, line with foil allowing 2"" overhang, grease again. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Add fruits, pecans and toss until coated. Beat eggs and rum thoroughly, pour over fruit mixture and toss until combined. Turn mixture into prepared pans, pressing with a spatula to pack tight. Bake 1-3/4 hours in 300 degree oven. Allow loaves to cool 15 minutes then remove from pans and tear off foil. Brush with corn syrup while still warm | |