Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. candied cherries, cut into quarters
  • 1/2 lb. candied pineapple, chopped
  • 1/2 lb. pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 4 1/3 c. chopped pecans
  • 4 oz. coconut
  • 1 can condensed milk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 250°.
  • Grease and flour tube pan with removable sides.
  • Combine dried fruit with flour; toss to coat well.
  • Add pecans and coconut.
  • Add milk and stir to mix well. Spoon evenly in pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake 1 1/2 hours at 250°. Cool in pan on rack.
  • When cool, wrap tightly in foil. Refrigerate for at least 2 weeks.
  • Cake cuts best when cold. Slice thin.