Holiday Fruitcake Recipe for Christmas

Holiday Fruitcake Recipe for Christmas

by The Recipe Lady

Traditional Holiday Fruitcake Recipe for Christmas

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups red candied cherries
1 1/2 cups green candied cherries
3 cups diced candied pineapple
1 lb. walnut halves
10 oz. golden raisins
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
5 large eggs
4 tbsps. vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsps. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Combine fruit and nuts.

In another bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs and vanilla.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt.

Add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Pour over fruit and nuts.

Stir to coat.

Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan.

Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Cool 10 minutes.

Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Wrap tightly and store in a cool place.

Bring to room temperature before serving.

Slice with a serrated knife.

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