"Philly" Christmas Cake

Name: "Philly" Christmas Cake
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese; 1/2 lb. margarine; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 4 eggs; 2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 (8 oz.) jar candied fruit (1 c.); 1/2 c. chopped pecans; 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans; candied pineapple slices; candied cherries

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 lb. margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 (8 oz.) jar candied fruit (1 c.)
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
candied pineapple slices
candied cherries

Directions

1

Thoroughly blend softened cream cheese, margarine, sugar and vanilla.
2

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add 2 cups sifted flour with baking powder.
3

Combine 1/4 cup flour with candied fruit and 1/2 cup chopped pecans; fold into batter.
4

Grease a 10-inch Bundt or tube pan; sprinkle with finely chopped pecans.
5

Pour batter into pan.
6

Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
7

Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan.
8

Garnish with candied pineapple and cherries.