Gumdrop Fruit Cake

Name: Gumdrop Fruit Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. candied cherries; 1 lb. chopped dates; 3 rings candied pineapple; 1 lb. shredded coconut (fresh or Baker's flaked); 1 lb. pecans; 1 (15 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 lb. small gumdrops (all colors except black)

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. candied cherries
1 lb. chopped dates
3 rings candied pineapple
1 lb. shredded coconut (fresh or Baker's flaked)
1 lb. pecans
1 (15 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 lb. small gumdrops (all colors except black)

Directions

1

Mix all fruits together.
2

Let stand overnight.
3

Add condensed milk.
4

Mix thoroughly with hands.
5

Line 2 loaf pans with heavy, well-greased brown paper.
6

Press mixture down.
7

Bake 30 to 45 minutes at 300°.
8

Decorate top with pineapple, cherries and pecans just before taking from oven (optional).