Recipe: Refrigerator Fruitcake (using cake mix)

Hi Dixie,

This recipe calls for white cake mix but I don't see why you couldn't substitute yellow.

Happy Holidays,

Betsy

Refrigerator Fruitcake
From: Cookbook USA

1 pkg. (2 layer) cake mix (white)
1 pkg. fluffy white frosting mix
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 1/2 cups raisins
4 c. mixed candied fruits
1/2 cup candied red cherries
1/2 cup candied green cherries
1 lb. pecan halves

Make cake according to package directions, baking about 5 minutes longer than called for. Cool and allow to air dry about 2 hours. Crumble into a very large bowl or pan.

Add fruits and nuts and toss well until thoroughly mixed.

Make frosting according to package directions. Blend throughly with cake mixture.

Line two loaf pans with foil, smooth all creases out. Butter hands to work with mixture. Scoop mixture into pans and pack solidly, pressing against bottom and sides and corners to work out any air pockets in mix. Press tightly and smooth top.

Cover with foil and refrigerate 24 hours. May be frozen.