Danny'S Mother'S "Original Fruitcake" Recipe

Name: Danny'S Mother'S "Original Fruitcake"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick Fleischmann's margarine or shortening; 1 c. sugar; 5 eggs; 1 c. red candied cherries; 1 c. green candied cherries; 1 c. candied pineapple; 1 c. dried apples; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. coconut; 1/2 tsp. orange peel (fresh); 1/2 c. orange juice; 1 1/2 c. pecans (preferably 1 lb.); 2 1/4 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2 Tbsp. Hershey's cocoa; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 stick Fleischmann's margarine or shortening
1 c. sugar
5 eggs
1 c. red candied cherries
1 c. green candied cherries
1 c. candied pineapple
1 c. dried apples
1 c. raisins
1 c. coconut
1/2 tsp. orange peel (fresh)
1/2 c. orange juice
1 1/2 c. pecans (preferably 1 lb.)
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. Hershey's cocoa
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

1
Cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add unbeaten eggs slowly, mixing well.
3
Add candied fruits, nuts and orange juice.
4
Sift together flour, baking powder, spices and salt.
5
Fold into first mixture. Mix thoroughly.
6
Bake in well-greased, paper-lined 10 x 6 x 4-inch loaf pan or 10-inch tube pan.
7
Bake in 275u00b0 oven for 3 hours or until done.
8
This recipe makes 2 or 3 loaf pans; bake 2 hours.

1619

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick Fleischmann's margarine or shortening, 1 c. sugar, 5 eggs, 1 c. red candied cherries, and more.

Yes, Danny'S Mother'S "Original Fruitcake" falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

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.

Danny'S Mother'S "Original Fruitcake"

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