Dark Moist Fruit Cake
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 stick butter
2/3 c. water
1 sm. pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
4 lg. eggs, slightly beaten
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped candied pineapple
1 c. chopped dates
1 pt. strawberry preserves
1 lb. dark seedless raisins
1 c. chopped candied cherries
1 c. chopped pecansRecipe
Mix cake mix and pudding mix in large mixing bowl. Melt butter in saucepan and add 2/3 cup water. Add to cake mix, stir in slightly beaten eggs and vanilla. Beat 4 minutes on high speed. Pour into 6 quart pan.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well with large spoon or hands. Grease large tube pan and lightly dust with flour. Firmly pack mixture in pan within 1 inch of top of pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until done.