Mini Fruit Cakes

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. 1
    Cream margarine and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. 3
    Sift first 6 ingredients together and add the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  4. 4
    Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  5. 5
    Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
  6. 6
    (I spooned batter into small paper bonbon size baking and party cups and placed cherry on top.)
  7. 7
    Bake at 325° for 20 to 25 minutes.
  8. 8
    While warm, sprinkle with sherry or brandy, if desired.
  9. 9
    (I prefer them without the booze.)
  10. 10
    Makes about 12 dozen miniature cakes.

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