Easy Fruitcake Without Citron

Some people do not like the citron found in fruitcakes, so they might like this one. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.

• Calories: 689 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups dates, pitted and chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup dark corn syrup
• 3 cups candied pineapple chunks
• 3 cups red and green candied cherries
• 8 cups walnut halves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix fruits and nuts in a large bowl.

Step 2

Sift dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

Step 3

Mix eggs, corn syrup, sugar and oil in a medium size bowl. Gradually beat in dry ingredients. Pour over fruit mixture and mix. Firmly pack into pan.

Step 4

Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degree C) about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until top appears dry. Cool in pan.

Step 5

Grease a 10 x 14 inch tube pan; line with waxed paper.