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Aunt Lucy's Famous Fruit Cake

The bundt of holiday jokes has just had a makeover. This delicious fruit cake recipe is ready to face the fiercest family critics. The classic staple is here to stay but this time instead of laughs it's the leftovers that will get the applause. No jokes about it this flavorful fruity treat will have everyone cheering for more.
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Course Fruit Desserts, Party Favorites, Tortes / Cakes / Gateau's
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 4866.54 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup(s) flour
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) double-acting baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup(s) orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon(s) molasses
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 bananas -- chunked
  • 1 cup(s) cherries
  • 453 59/100 grams mixed fruit candied fruit
  • 2 cup(s) pecans -- chopped

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients except dried fruit, pecans, candied fruit.
  • Beat 3 minutes with mixer on high speed.
  • After mixing well, stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Line 2 loaf pans with waxed paper and grease well.
  • Pour in mixture and bake at 275 degrees for 3 hours.
  • Cover with foil last hour to keep from over-browning.
  • Remove from pan and cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 4866.54kcalCarbohydrates: 763.44gProtein: 86.9gFat: 179.61gSaturated Fat: 20.54gCholesterol: 654.72mgSodium: 3174.55mgFiber: 42.12gSugar: 406.87g
Keyword Christmas, Cinnamon, Cooking Lite, Diabetes Friendly, Dinner Parties, Eggs, Heart Healthy, Kid Pleaser, New Year's, Seasonal
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