Ice Box Fruitcake Recipe

This ice box fruit cake is a delicious mix of fruits and nuts in butter and honey. A real cool no-bake recipe to try!
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Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings8Cuisine
CourseTaste
FeelMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Mixed raisins1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Almonds1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Honey1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Vanilla essence1 Teaspoon
 Lemon essence2 Teaspoon
 Cream crackers1⁄2 Pound (Homemade or store bought)
 Soft butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Mixed spice1 Teaspoon
 Date1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cherries1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Crystallized fruit3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Mixed peel3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 414 Calories from Fat 140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16 g24.9%

Saturated Fat 7.7 g38.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 30.5 mg10.2%

Sodium 274.2 mg11.4%

Total Carbohydrates 68 g22.7%

Dietary Fiber 5.5 g21.8%

Sugars 60.9 g

Protein 4 g7%

Vitamin A 8.3% Vitamin C 23.9%

Calcium 6.2% Iron 4.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Chop the fruits and nuts and combine them in a bowl.
2. Line a loaf pan with wax paper or cling film.

MAKING
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and honey until light and fluffy.
4. Stir in the spice, flavorings and salt.
5. Tip the fruit and nuts mixture into the creamed mixture and mix well.
6. Cover and let stand for two hours for the flavors to blend.
7. Place the crackers in a plastic bag and crush them using a rolling pin.
8. Fold the cracker crumbs into the fruit and nut mixture.
9. Turn the mixture into the lined loaf tin and press well to pack.
10. Cover the top with wax paper or cling film and place loaf tin in refrigerator for two days.

SERVING
11. Unmold the cake on to a platter.
12. Slice and serve it chilled.
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