The Ultimate Fruit Cake Recipe

◾️ I never thought I’d love fruit cake—but this recipe changed everything!

👉 Packed with cherries, pineapple, dates, pecans, and coconut, it’s super moist and full of flavor.

🔹 Sweetened condensed milk gives it a rich, candy-like texture that stays fresh for weeks.

➡️ Perfect for the holidays or any special treat, this cake is guaranteed to please everyone.

➡️ Follow this recipe, and you’ll never fail to impress with a fruit cake everyone will love!

✅️Ingredients:

◾️ 1 lb candied cherries

◾️ 1 lb candied pineapple

◾️ 1 lb pitted dates

◾️ 1 lb chopped pecans

◾️ 4 (8 oz) packages flaked coconut

◾️ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

◾️ 2 (14 oz) cans sweetened condensed milk

✅️Instructions:

👉 Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Lightly grease a 10-inch tube pan and line the bottom with greased parchment paper.

👉 Chop all fruits and nuts in a large bowl, then mix in coconut.

👉 Stir in flour and sweetened condensed milk until fully blended.

👉 Pack mixture firmly into the prepared pan.

👉 Bake for 1.5 hours, then run a knife around the edges to loosen, remove the rim, and let it cool slightly before removing the bottom and parchment.

✅️5 Tips for the Perfect Fruit Cake:

🔹 Use fresh or high-quality candied fruits for a richer taste.

🔹 Chop dates and nuts evenly to ensure consistent texture.

🔹 Press the batter firmly into the pan to avoid air pockets.

🔹 Let the cake cool slightly before removing from the pan to prevent cracking.

🔹 Store in the refrigerator to maintain moisture and flavor; it keeps for months!

✅ This fruit cake is a holiday game-changer: moist, sweet, and packed with fruit and nuts. Follow these tips, and you’ll never fail to impress family and friends.

➡️ Slice, serve, and enjoy a cake that even fruit cake skeptics will love!