INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound Brazil nuts

• 1 pound pitted dates

• 3/4 cup candied cherries

• 1 pound candied pineapple

• 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup white sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 3 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions for the Mom’s Best Fruitcake

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 small loaf pans with parchment or wax paper.
2. In a large bowl combine Brazil nuts, dates, cherries and pineapple. Over the fruit and nuts sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Mix well.
3. In a small bowl combine eggs and vanilla; beat until foamy. Pour over fruit mixture and mix well. Spoon batter into prepared pans.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

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