*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Cherry-Walnut Fruitcake

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruitcakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          dried cherries
   2      cups          chopped, pitted dates
   1      cup           cream sherry
     3/4  cup           all-purpose flour
     1/3  cup           light brown sugar
   2      cups          chopped walnuts
   1                    egg
   2                    egg whites

   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.  
Lightly spray or wipe four 3 x 6 x 2" loaf pans with vegetable oil.    
In a large bowl, combine the cherries dates, and 1/2 cup of sherry; 
set aside for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.   
 In a separate large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder.  
Add the nuts.  Add the egg and egg whites, and mix well.
 Stir the flour mixture into the fruit mixture.  
Place 1 cup of batter into each loaf pan.   
 Bake for 1 hour, or until golden brown.  
Remove from the oven and immediately pour the remaining sherry over the loaves. 
 Keep in a tin, well wrapped with plastic wrap, for up to 2 weeks.

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