TLC Cooking "Traditional Fruit Cake"

Traditional Fruit Cake

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:

Preheat oven to 300°F. Line 9X5-inch loaf pan with greased waxed paper.
Combine walnuts and fruit in large bowl; set aside.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Sift over walnut mixture; toss gently until walnut mixture is well coated.
Blend in eggs, rum, orange peel and vanilla. Spread in prepared pan.
Bake 1 hour 45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

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