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christmas apricot and walnutfruitcake (Page 2 ) | November 23, 2023
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- Prepare to loaf pans by lightly coating with non-stick cooking spray and lining with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a sauce pan, over medium heat, combine 1/4 cup white sugar, the chopped apricots, raisins, and the water. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In the meantime, cream together the butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and the remaining 1 cup sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
- Add the cooled apricot and raisin mixture, including the liquid. Mix well.
- Add the flour and baking powder. Mix well.
- Fold in the cherries, peel, and walnuts.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pans. Tap the pans on the counter top to ensure the cake batter has settled into the corners.
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