Yule Cakes

By d_s1

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unblanched almonds(12 oz)
• 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces(8 oz)
• 1 cup quartered dates
• 1 cup halved glace cherries
• 1 cup candied orange peel(or mixed peel)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 Tbsp marachino cherry juice
• 1 tsp almond extract

Details

Servings 20

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all fruit and nuts. Toss with dry ingredients. Beat eggs util thick and lemon colored, about 5 min, on medium speed. Stir in juice and extract. Pour over fruit and nuts, mix well. Spoon into 2- 7 1/2" x 3 1/2" pans and press down. Bake at 325 for 1 - 1 1/4 hours. Cool in pan a few min then turn out and cool. Wrap for 2-3 days before eating.