It was famous! We lived on Lake Panorama for a few years and Bernie was a favorite neighbor of ours. Each Christmas he would make his special fruitcake. I told Bernie I was not a fan of fruitcake and he said, "You haven't tasted MY fruitcake." Bernie was right! I looked forward to Bernie's fruitcake every year and I begged him for his recipe. He always said the same thing, "Let me make it for you." One year he finally relented and shared the recipe with me and now I am sharing it with you. You are so lucky!
Recipe: Bernie's Fruitcake
Category: Holiday
Author: Bernie Craig
2 C Flour
1 1/2 C Sugar
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
4 eggs
3 T butter-room temp.
4 -8 oz. Jars Whole Maraschino Cherries (Drain 3 jars)
2 C Pecan halves or pieces
2 C Walnut halves or pieces
1 LB. Raisins
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in eggs, one at a time. Add
remaining ingredients one at a time in the order listed, mix gently.
Pour in an ungreased tube pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Increase heat to 325 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let cool in pan
then remove. Wrap in foil or plastic and store in the refrigerator. Allow 1 to 2 days for
flavors to mingle before serving.
I never liked fruitcake until I tasted Bernies. :-)
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