Mini Fruit Cakes

Name: Mini Fruit Cakes
Ingredients: 3 c. flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 c. margarine; 1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1/2 c. buttermilk; 6 c. pecan halves; 1 lb. candied cherries; 2 c. chopped candied pineapple (some red and some green); 2 c. coarsely chopped dates

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
6 c. pecan halves
1 lb. candied cherries
2 c. chopped candied pineapple (some red and some green)
2 c. coarsely chopped dates

Directions

1

Cream margarine and sugar.
2

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3

Sift first 6 ingredients together and add the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
4

Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
5

Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
6

(I spooned batter into small paper bonbon size baking and party cups and placed cherry on top.)
7

Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes.
8

While warm, sprinkle with sherry or brandy, if desired.
9

(I prefer them without the booze.)
10

Makes about 12 dozen miniature cakes.