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This nostalgic Unbaked Fruit Cake is a sweet, chewy, and nutty no-bake treat that brings together classic holiday ingredients without the need for an oven. Perfect for festive gatherings or vintage dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Baked Goods, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 577 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb graham crackers (ground)
  • 1 lb marshmallows (chopped)
  • 1 lb English walnuts (chopped)
  • 1 lb dates (chopped)
  • ¼ lb candied cherries (chopped)
  • 1 slice orange rind (finely chopped)
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (preferably Eagle Brand)

Instructions
 

Prepare the ingredients

  • Chop the marshmallows, walnuts, dates, candied cherries, and orange rind. Grind the graham crackers if not already done.

Mix dry ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham crackers, chopped marshmallows, walnuts, dates, candied cherries, and orange rind.

Add condensed milk

  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the dry mixture. (Use Eagle Brand if possible, as the original recipe recommends.)

Combine thoroughly

  • Stir everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated and stick together.

Shape and chill

  • Press the mixture firmly onto a plate or into a dish lined with parchment paper.

Refrigerate

  • Place in a refrigerator or cool location for about 2 hours until the cake is firm.

Serve

  • Slice and serve directly from the dish. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

Tips

  • Line the dish for easy removal: use parchment paper or plastic wrap in your dish or pan before pressing in the mixture—this makes slicing and serving much easier.
  • Slightly warm the condensed milk: if the mixture is too stiff to stir, gently warm the sweetened condensed milk for a few seconds. This helps it blend more smoothly.
  • Use mini marshmallows: mini marshmallows are easier to mix and melt slightly, helping the cake bind better.
  • Chill overnight for best results: while 2 hours is enough, chilling overnight improves texture and flavor, and makes it easier to slice.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 242mgPotassium: 455mgFiber: 5gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cake, Dates, walnuts
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