How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Amish 30 Day Fruitcake Recipe?

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 1/2 c. Sugar, 1 lrg can Sliced peaches, with juice, 1 x 16 oz can Pineapple chunks, cut in half, 2 sm jars Maraschino cherries, cut in half, and more.

Is Amish 30 Day Fruitcake Recipe suitable as baking & desserts?

Yes, Amish 30 Day Fruitcake Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Amish 30 Day Fruitcake Recipe?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amish 30 Day Fruitcake Recipe Recipe

Name: Amish 30 Day Fruitcake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 1/2 c. Sugar; 1 lrg can Sliced peaches, with juice; 1 x 16 oz can Pineapple chunks, cut in half; 2 sm jars Maraschino cherries, cut in half; 3 box Yellow or possibly Butter Cake mix; 12 x Large eggs; 3 x 2/3 c. Vegetable oil; 3 lrg boxes Instant vanilla pudding mix; 1 1/3 c. Pecans or possibly walnuts, minced; 3 x portions Fruit mix; 1 1/2 c. Friendship Fruitcake Starter (CAKES); 3 x Bundt cake pans or possibly 6 loaf pans

Amish 30 Day Fruitcake Recipe

Eats Now Editorial Team · 3891 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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ON DAY 1
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Mix 2-1/2 c. sugar, 1-1/2 c. starter liquid and 1 can of sliced peaches with their juice.
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Cut each slice of peach into four pcs.
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Stir every day for 10 days.
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Cover jar with a saucer or possibly tea towel and leave sitting out for ten days at room temperature.
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Don't COVER AIRTIGHT AND Don't Chill.
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ON DAY 10
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Add in the can of chunk pineapples with its juices.
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Cut each slice in half.
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Add in 2 c. sugar.
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Stir each day for 10 more days.
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Color will change and fruit will foam, no problem which is as it should be
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ON DAY 20
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Add in 2 c. sugar, the two jars of Maraschino cherries, cut in half with their juices.
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Stir every day for the final 10 days.
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ON DAY 30
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Drain fruit in colander over large bowl for about 15 min or possibly till fruit has stopped draining.
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You should have 6 c. of fruit mix after you drain the mix This juice is your NEW STARTERS.
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If you get the starter as a gift, the Fruitcake must be started within three days after receiving new starters.
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MAKING THE CAKE:This recipe is for one cake but, you have sufficient starter to make three cakes.
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You can save one c. of starter for another time or possibly give 1-1/2 c. of starter to a friend along with the recipe as a gift.
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Cakes can be frzn but, not the starter.
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Peheat oven to 300 F.
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Mix 1 box of the cake mix and 2/3 c. vegetable oil, 4 Large eggs, 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix and 1-1/2 c. of the fruit mix into a bowl and stir with spoon (Don't USE A MIXER).
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Add in 1/3 portions of the nuts and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
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Grease and flour either Bundt pan, spring form pan or possibly loaf pans I use the Pam spray and not flour.
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Bake Brundt pan or possibly Spring Form pans for approximately 1-1/2 hrs.
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Loaf pans take from 1 hour to 1 hour and fifteen min, till nicely brown depending on your oven.
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Cakes are easier to cut in slices, if cut when frzn.
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They thaw very quickly.
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Variations:You could also add in 1 c. of raisins or possibly 1 c. of coconut to this recipe.
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If you do they should be added when you add in the nuts.
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This sounds like a lot of trouble but believe me the finish product is well worth the time and trouble.
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You will never believe how moist this cake is and delicious.
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Plus it is a lot of fun to make.

Amish 30 Day Fruitcake Recipe

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