Traditional Fruit Cake

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Traditional Fruit Cake
Yield: Makes 1 (9X5-inch) loaf
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Ingredients:
3
cups walnut halves

1
package (8 ounces) candied cherries

1
package (8 ounces) chopped dates

1
package (4 ounces) candied pineapple

3/4
cup sifted all-purpose flour

3/4
cup sugar

1/2
teaspoon baking powder

1/2
teaspoon salt

3
eggs, lightly beaten

3
tablespoons dark rum or rum extract

1
tablespoon freshly grated orange peel

1
teaspoon vanilla



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line 9X5-inch loaf pan with greased waxed paper.

2.
Combine walnuts and fruit in large bowl; set aside.

3.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Sift over walnut mixture; toss gently until walnut mixture is well coated.

4.
Blend in eggs, rum, orange peel and vanilla. Spread in prepared pan.

5.
Bake 1 hour 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.





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