Uncooked Fruit Cake
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: Lynda Epperson | 📂 Category: Desserts A traditional no-bake fruit cake packed with graham crackers, marshmallows, raisins, and nuts. Molded and chilled to set into a delicious holiday treat.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | None | 4 hours | 12 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Rolling pin
- Large mixing pan
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb. | Graham Crackers | Crushed |
| 1 lb. | Marshmallows | Cut into small cubes |
| 1 lb. | Seedless Raisins | Whole |
| 1 lb. | Candy Orange Slices | Cut into cubes |
| 1 1/2 cup | Strawberry Preserves | None |
| 1 lb. | Pecan Meats | Chopped |
| 1 lb. | Coconut | Shredded |
| 1 can | Eagle Brand Milk | Sweetened condensed |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Roll the 1 lb. graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- Cut the 1 lb. marshmallows into small cubes.
- Cut the 1 lb. candy orange slices into cubes.
Step 2: Mixing and Molding
- Add the 1 lb. seedless raisins, 1 lb. pecan meats, 1 lb. coconut, 1 can Eagle Brand milk, and 1 1/2 cup strawberry preserves to the crumbs, marshmallows, and orange slices.
- Toss everything together in a large pan to mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Mold the mixture into a cake shape and keep it in a cool place, or place in the refrigerator until firm, but do not freeze.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze.
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