in my family only Mom, sister and one brother like fruit cake. I didn't like it, Over the years tasted many, many were passed by. I have found this recipe and tried it. found it on another board. made it several times and with husbands family that has nut allergies, I made it with no nuts.
it's called Sugar free cake
mix together 1 c dried apricots; 1 c dried dates; 1 cup raisins ( put them in a food processor and chop them up)
1/2 c water; 1/2 walnuts (opt.); 1c flour; 2 beaten eggs; 1 t baking soda; 1 t vanilla; 1/2c melted butter. Stir together, pour into greased 9"x13" pan; bake 350 for 25 minutes....(I have put in a greased loaf pan and baked and just watched it so it didn't burn) (-that's my speciality - burnt offerings) for those in the family that like fruit cake but couldn't eat it before because of nuts-this they truly loved.

This looks yummy!

SusieQ, thank you for posting your recipe....it sounds wonderful!!

You're welcome, Blue!
My Mom told me yesterday that you can use orange juice instead of orange liquer- that's not a staple in most homes!

Brazil Nut Sensation

3/4 cup unsifted flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb. whole, shelled Brazil nuts (weighed after shelling)
1 lb. pitted, whole dates
1 bottle (16 oz.) maraschino cherries, well drained
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Leave nuts, dates and cherries whole. Combine them in a bowl. Sift dry ingredients over top. Mix to coat nuts and cherries. Beat eggs until foamy. Thoroughly stir in vanilla. Pour over cherry mixture. Mix until well blended. Spoon into 9×5-inch loaf pan that has
been greased and floured. Batter will come nearly to top of pan but won’t overflow during baking. Bake in preheated 300-degree oven about 1 1/2 hours or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. If allowed to stand in pan longer, cake may develop holes in the bottom. Carefully run spatula around sides and ends. Invert on rack, carefully using spatula to release it. When cool, wrap in waxed paper, then foil. Store in refrigerator or wrap in foil and freeze after allowing cake to age several weeks in refrigerator. Use very sharp knife to cut into slices. Makes 1 cake.

Graham Cracker Unbaked Fruit Cake

1 pound box of graham crackers
1/2 lb. raisins
1/2 lb. dates
1/2 lb. mixed candied fruits
1 small bottle maraschino cherries
2 cups chopped pecans
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 can Eagle brand milk
1 lb. marshmallows (cut into pieces) or can use miniature one

Crush Graham Crackers and add chopped fruits, nuts and spices. Scald milk and add marshmallows. Do not allow to melt completely. Pour milk mixture over dry ingredients. Mix well and pack firmly into graham cracker box. Store in refrigerator for a few days before serving.

ilovequilts34, this sounds like a great recipe. I like the idea of no-bake! It sounds like it would be a lot like the one I bake with the condensed milk. I think I'm going to have to try this one. Thanks!

I want to try my hand at Fruit Cakes this year. I looked up the King Arthur flour one and many said that they like that. However, this page has so many to chose from and I enjoy Fruit Cake and think it would be a good way to become more acquainted with my neighbors.