Bea'S Fruitcake

Name: Bea'S Fruitcake
Ingredients: 1 c. whole Brazil nuts; 1 c. walnut halves; 2 c. pecan halves; 2/3 c. almonds; 1 (16 oz.) pkg. candied red cherries; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. candied green cherries; 1 (16 oz.) pkg. whole dates; 3/4 c. flour; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 tsp. vanilla

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 c. whole Brazil nuts
1 c. walnut halves
2 c. pecan halves
2/3 c. almonds
1 (16 oz.) pkg. candied red cherries
1 (8 oz.) pkg. candied green cherries
1 (16 oz.) pkg. whole dates
3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

1

Leave nuts, dates and fruits whole.
2

Sift dry ingredients together three times, sifting over fruit-nut mixture the last time. Mix well to coat all of the fruit and nuts.
3

Add beaten eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
4

Spoon into greased and wax paper lined pans. Pack slightly evenly.
5

Bake in slow oven, 250°, for 2 hours with a pan of water on lowest shelf.
6

Cover each pan with wax paper, removing last 15 minutes.
7

Recipe makes 1 large loaf or may use 2 smaller and shorten baking time a little.