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A moist, chewy, dependable fruit cake packed with cherries, pineapple, dates, pecans, and coconut, held together with sweetened condensed milk for a no-fuss holiday classic.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Never Fail Fruit Cake

Calories: 520kcal

Equipment

10-inch tube pan
Large mixing bowl
Parchment Paper

Ingredients

1 lb candied cherries
1 lb candied pineapple
1 lb pitted dates
1 lb chopped pecans
4 (8 oz) packages flaked coconut
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 (14 oz) cans sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease a 10-inch tube pan and line the bottom with greased parchment paper.
Chop fruit and nuts if needed. Combine cherries, pineapple, dates, pecans, and coconut in a large bowl.
Sprinkle flour over the fruit mixture and toss to coat.
Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
Pack mixture tightly into the prepared pan, pressing firmly to remove air pockets.
Bake for 1½ hours or until golden and set in the center.
Remove from oven and loosen edges with a knife. Allow to cool until warm.
Remove the pan rim, tube insert, and parchment before slicing or storing.

Notes

For best slicing, chill completely before cutting. Stores for months when wrapped well and refrigerated.

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