<<I use this recipe, but I also add chopped dried Turkish apricots, and
raisins, and chopped brazil nuts. Last time I made it I added some diced
prunes. Notice that there is no butter or shortening in this cake.
Sweetened dried pineapple works just as well as glas=E9 pineapple, and
it's cheaper.
Best regards,
Bob
JUNE BENEFIELD'S CHERRY NUT CAKE
(I think my Mom copied this recipe from The Houston Chronicle)
=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A01 pound candied cherries, cut in half (half red and
=A0 =A0 half green is nice)
=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A01 pound chopped pecans
=A0=A0=A01 pound dates,chopped
=A0=A0=A01/2 pound candied pineapple
Batter:
=A0=A0=A01 1/2 cups all purpose flour
=A0=A0=A04 eggs
=A0=A0=A01 cup sugar
=A0=A0=A01/2 teaspoon salt
=A0=A0=A01 teaspoon baking powder
Mix chopped fruits and nuts with 1/2 cup flour. Beat eggs. Add sugar,
remaining flour salt and baking powder. Beat slightly. Combine fruit-nut
mixture with batter. Mix with hands. (There's no other way to handle the
mass says June) Bake in a tube pan lined with two thickness of wax paper
or heavy brown paper that's been liberally greased. Bake 90 minutes at
325 degrees. >>

interesting recipe! can egg whites only be substituted and marachino
cnerries. i really can't stand candied fruit