Claxton Fruit Cake Recipe
Christmas is almost here and that means it’s time to start baking your holiday favorites! This Claxton fruit cake recipe is a real southern classic. It’s festive, delicious, and sure to please all of your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Whole red candied cherries
- 1 1/2 cups Whole green candied cherries
- 3 cups Candied pineapple diced
- 1 lb Walnut halves
- 10 oz Golden raisins
- 1 cup Shortening
- 1 cup Sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 4 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°. Mix the fruit and nuts together. Combine the shortening and sugar in a separate bowl. Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt into the creamed mixture. Pour over fruit and nuts and stir well.
- Place in a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake this for about two hours or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Place on a wire rack to cool completely. Bring the dish to room temperature before cutting.
Nutrition
Calories: 625kcalProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: -1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 276mgSugar: 39g
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