Grandma’s Truly Delicious Fruitcake

Step 1

Grease and line a 10-inch tube pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 250°F.

Step 2

Combine pecans, dates, pineapple, red cherries, and green cherries in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together sugar, flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl, and add to the fruit. Toss to coat. Stir in eggs and vanilla until combined.

Step 3

Pour batter into prepared pan, and lightly press evenly into pan. Bake until set, about 2 hours. Remove from oven, and let cool to room temperature. Brush top of cake with rum, if desired, and let stand at least 20 minutes and up to a week. Slice and enjoy.