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Ice Box Fruit Cake
Ice Box Fruit Cake
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Discover the convenience of this no-bake Ice Box Fruit Cake, perfect for warm weather entertaining. This chilled dessert combines marshmallows with an abundance of fruits and nuts - cherries, currants, raisins, dates, candied pineapple - all bound together with crushed graham crackers. A splash of optional brandy or rum adds sophisticated flavor depth. This make-ahead treat develops even better flavor when chilled overnight, making it ideal for advance preparation before gatherings.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1/2 lb. marshmallows
1/2 cup maraschino cherries (save the juice)
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup white raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped dates
1-1/2 slices candied pineapple, cut in small pieces
1-1/2 Tbsp. juice from the cherries
1/2 lb. crushed fine graham crackers
brandy or rum (optional)
Directions
Melt butter and marshmallows. Original recipe said double boiler, but you could probably do this in the microwave.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
Add the marshmallow mixture and mix by hand.
Press into a loaf pan lined with wax paper.
Refrigerate 24 hours before serving.
If desired, flavor with rum or brandy.
Servings\Yield
Makes a 2 1/2 pound loaf
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 slice) - Calories: 210; Total Fat: 9g (Saturated Fat: 3g); Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 90mg; Total Carbohydrates: 31g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 20g); Protein: 2g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: fruitcake, marshmallows, cherries, raisins, currants, walnuts, pecans, dates, candied pineapple, graham crackers, cake
🗂️ Categories: 🍰 Cakes, 🍨 Desserts
📚 Collections: The Gussie Files, The TFR Cookbook
Ice Box Fruit Cake was added on February 14, 2022 and last updated on March 29, 2025.
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