HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE 
2 eggs
2 c. milk
2 pkgs. Pillsbury Date Quick Bread Mix
2 c. pecans (halves or chopped)
2 c. raisins
2 c. (12-13 oz.) candied cherries (cut cherries in half, may use 1 c. red + 1 c. green)
1 c. candied pineapple, cut in wedges

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour bottom and sides of 12 cup fluted tube pan or 10" tube pan.

In large bowl combine eggs and milk. Add date bread mix and blend thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients 1 at a time. Stir by hand until well combined. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 75 to 85 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes; loosen edges and remove from pan. Cool completely. Store tightly wrapped in refrigerator. If desired glaze with warm corn syrup; decorate with candied fruits and nuts.

NOTE: If desired, substitute 2 pounds (4 cups) candied fruit mixture for candied cherries and pineapple.

 

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