Mama'S Hermit Cake Recipe

Name: Mama'S Hermit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. margarine, softened; 1 (16 oz.) box light brown sugar; 1/4 c. white sugar; 6 eggs; 5 c. plain flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. soda; 4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 c. lemon juice; 4 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. almond flavoring; 1 lb. red candied cherries, chopped; 2 pkg. dates, chopped; 2 c. chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 lb. margarine, softened
1 (16 oz.) box light brown sugar
1/4 c. white sugar
6 eggs
5 c. plain flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. lemon juice
4 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond flavoring
1 lb. red candied cherries, chopped
2 pkg. dates, chopped
2 c. chopped pecans

1
Cream margarine with sugar until creamy.
2
Add eggs, one at a time; add lemon juice, almond and vanilla flavoring.
3
In a separate bowl, use 3/4 cup plain flour to coat cherries, dates and pecans.
4
Set aside.
5
In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda and cinnamon.
6
Add flour a little at a time to sugar-egg mixture, using all of 4 1/4 cups.
7
Add prepared fruit a little at a time until mixed well.
8
Pour into greased and floured tube pan.
9
Bake at 250u00b0 for 3 hours or until brown and tests done. Glaze while still hot and in pan.

2329

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

293

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. margarine, softened, 1 (16 oz.) box light brown sugar, 1/4 c. white sugar, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Mama'S Hermit Cake 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.

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