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Old 12-23-2007, 06:24 PM
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PurplePassion
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Here is one my Mom use to make. It is from the Farm Journal 1954.
Festive Fruit cake (no bake).
Line with waxed paper bottom and sides of a 5-cup loaf or tube pan.
Put into a bowl and let stand until needed.....
1/2 C Pet Evaporated Milk
16 marshmallows, finely cut
3 Tbs. orange juice or alcoholic flavoring

Put into a large bowl.......
4 doz. 2 1/2" graham crackers, rolled into fine crumbs
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/2 C dates, cut fine
1 C. raisins, 1/2 dark and 1/2 golden
3/4 C walnuts, broken
1/3 C candied pineapple, cut fine
1/3 C candied cherries,cut fine
2 Tbs. candied orange peel, cut fine
Add milk mixture. Mix with spoon, then with hands till crumbs are moistened. Press firmly into pan. Decorate with additional fruit and nuts. Cover tightly. Chill 2 days before slicing. Keep in cool place.
Makes one 2 1/4 pound fruit cake.
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