Claxton Fruit Cake Recipe
With its rich aroma of candied cherries, pineapple, and walnuts, the Claxton Fruit Cake Recipe transports you back to your childhood.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups Whole red candied cherries
- 3 cups Diced Candied pineapple
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Shortening
- 1 cup Sugar
- 5 Large Eggs
- 1-1/2 cups Whole green candied cherries
- 1 pound Walnut halves
- 10 ounces Golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 teaspoons Baking powder
- 4 tablespoons Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300° and combine the nuts and fruits. The shortening and sugar should be mixed in a separate bowl.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt with the creamed mixture, and then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Then, pour the mixture over the fruit and nuts and stir well. Then, place the pan in a greased tube pan with a 10-inch diameter.
- Approximately two hours is adequate or until a clean toothpick comes out.
- Before transferring to a wire rack, allow to cool for 10 minutes. Cut after bringing to room temperature.