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Recipe Ingredients:
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3 cups
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Brazil Nuts (shelled)
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1lb
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Pitted dates
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1 cup
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Maraschino Cherries (Drained)
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3
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Eggs
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3/4 cup
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Sugar
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1/2 tsp
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Baking Powder
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1/2 tsp
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Salt
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1 tsp
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Vanilla
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3/4 cup
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Sifted All-Purpose Flour
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Cooking Directions: |
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Put Brazil nuts, dates and cherries into large bowl. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt over nuts and fruits. Mix with hands until nuts and fruits are coated.
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2.
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Beat eggs until foamy; add vanilla. Stir into nut-fruit mixture until well mixed. Turn into greased and wax paper lined pan 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches. Spread evenly in pan. Bake in slow oven, 300 degrees, for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cool before removing from pan.
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3.
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Note: Brazil nuts, cherries and dates are left whole and when cake is cut with very sharp knife they are boldly mosaic in each slice. Makes one 3 pound cake.
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Double Acting Baking Powder
Double acting baking powder releases carbon dioxide when exposed to moisture and heat, causing doughs and batters to rise. It is all natural and contains no aluminum.
Pitted Dates
Our pitted dates are ready for baking or just to pop in your mouth. An excellent source of fiber and potassium, these sweet and delicious dates also provide a generous health boost.
Raw Brazil Nuts (No Shell)
Raw Brazil nuts are high in protein, calcium, iron, zinc, and are one of the best natural dietary sources of selenium. These health nuts have a smooth, creamy texture and delicious nutty flavor.
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