Old Fashioned Cathedral Window Cake

By sugarbear

The beauty and color of cathedral windows inspire this wonderful cake recipe and old fashioned masterpiece. Loaded with a variety of fruits and nuts, Old Fashioned Cathedral Window Cake's sweet and unforgettable flavor will receive rave reviews from the family. Moist and soft, it will be a great addition to your dessert catalog. Don't miss out on this historic cake recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brazil nuts
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup cashew nuts
• 1 cup red cherries
• 1/4 cup green cherries
• 3 cups canned pineapple, drained
• 1 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

•Measure nuts, fruit and dry ingredients into a large bowl, reserving some for decoration.

• Cut up large pieces of pineapple. Mix eggs and vanilla until thoroughly combined, add to other ingredients. Mix together.

• Line a microwave loaf pan or metal ring pan. Spray with baking spray.

• Press mixture firmly into pan. Decorate top with reserved fruit, say cherries and brazil nuts.

• Bake at 250 degrees F for 2 and 1/2 hours to 3 hours until the cake feels firm.

• Cover loosely with paper if it is browning too quickly.