Karleen’s Fruit Cake recipe uses Goodman’s Pure Almond Extract and Goodman’s Natural Pineapple Extract to create a delicious cake that will be enjoyed by everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds pitted dates
- 1 pound candied pineapple
- 1 pound candied cherries
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Goodman’s Pure Almond Extract
- 1 tsp Goodman’s Natural Pineapple Extract
- 2 pounds whole pecans
- white corn syrup
Instructions
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Grease pans well.
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Line with baking paper cut to fit.
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Spray paper with nonstick cooking spray.
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Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
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Save out some cherries and pecans for decorating loaves.
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Cut dates and pineapple into a bowl, kitchen shears work well.
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Add cherries.
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Mix together flour, baking powder and salt and add to fruit.
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Mix well until fruit is coated.
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With the mixer, beat 4 eggs until frothy.
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Gradually mix in 1 cup sugar and Goodman’s Pure Almond Extract and Goodman’s Natural Pineapple Extract.
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Add to fruit mixture and mix well (by hand).
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Add pecans and mix with hands until nuts are evenly coated with batter.
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Pack firmly into pans.
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Shift around to fill holes.
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Decorate top with rows of cherries and pecans.
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Bake for 1 ½ hours.
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When done, top should be dry, but not brown.
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If you're not sure if it is done, bake a few more minutes. Over baking does no harm.
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Cool 5 minutes on a rack and turn out.
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Brush with corn syrup and store in an air tight container.
Notes
It’s hard to tell when it is done. Try sticking in a toothpick and drawing it out or tapping on it for firmness.
