Holiday Fruitcake

Holiday Fruitcake
Holiday Fruitcake might be just the dessert you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 9g of protein, 33g of fat, and a total of 630 calories. This dairy free and vegetarian recipe serves 16. It will be a hit at your Christmas event. Head to the store and pick up golden raisins, candied cherries, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 300°. In a large bowl, combine cherries, pineapple, walnuts and raisins; set aside.
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2
In another large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
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3
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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4
Pour over fruit mixture and stir to coat.
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Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan.
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Bake 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
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7
Wrap tightly and store in a cool place. Slice with a serrated knife; bring to room temperature before serving.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 20 m.
Servings16
Health Score7
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