Recipe(tried): Fruitcake

Hi Peggie,
Maybe this will help. My family does not like fruitcake either.
My sister gave me this recipe many years ago and everyone loves it!!
It does have dates but I was told that you don't have to use them.
But I always do.
* Exported from MasterCook *

Christmas Hawaiian Fruitcake

Recipe By : "Our Family Favorites"
Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes & Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Fruitcake:
2 cups sugar
1 cup butter or margarine
4 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
or
1/2 cup milk and 1/2 tbs. vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 package chopped dates
8 oz. candied pineapple
8 oz. maraschino cherries
7 oz. coconut

Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla

300 -- oven Makes 3 -- 8" loaf pans.

Mix in order given.
Bake 1 1/2 hours.

Bring powdered sugar and orange juice to a boil, add vanilla.
Pour over cakes while still hot.
Let stand in pans until cool.
Wrap in cheese cloth or foil & set in fridge 2 weeks or more before cutting.

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NOTES : This is very easy and yummy!!!
Especially if you are like my family and don't like fruitcake.

I hope this helps. I know I make it every year and give it as gifts. It does make 3 loaves so I can give some away and keep some for home.
Happy Holidays!!