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Graham Cracker Fruit Cake Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 (4 oz) container candied green cherries (no mint flavor) .
  • 2 tbsps grated orange rind .
  • 1 1/4 c butter .
  • 1 tsp cinnamon .
  • 1 1/2 c light brown sugar .
  • 1/2 c orange juice .
  • 1/4 tsp cloves .
  • 2 (4 oz) containers candied red cherries .
  • 1 (8 oz) package sliced dates .
  • 6 eggs (separated) .
  • 1 tsp baking powder .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 1 c flour .
  • 2 1/2 c finely rolled graham crackers .
  • 1 1/2 c walnuts or pecans (coarsely sliced) .
  • 1 c flaked coconut .
  • 1 c raisins

Directions
  • Step #1 In a very large bowl mix the first seven ingredients with 1/2 c flour.
  • Step #2 Mix the remaining flour with the next five ingredients.
  • Step #3 Stir in the graham cracker crumbs.
  • Step #4 In a large mixing bowl beat butter & sugar till creamy.
  • Step #5 Gradually add egg yolks & beat till thick & fluffy.
  • Step #6 Add the graham crumb mixture & mix well.
  • Step #7 Stir into fruit mixture with orange juice.
  • Step #8 In separate bowl, beat egg whites till stiff but not dry; fold into graham cracker mixture.
  • Step #9 Turn into a well-greased 10" tube pan & bake in 325F degree oven for 1 1/4-1 1/2 hrs.
  • Step #10 Cool in pan for 30 mins then take out & put on rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy the Graham Cracker Fruit Cake recipe

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