Classic Traditional Fruitcake Recipe | Delicious Holiday Baking

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.

This recipe appears in: Christmas