Nuts About Fruit Cake

Nuts About Fruit Cake

Snap, Crackle, Pop! Gather your family and create a moist, colorful fruit cake packed with dried fruits, marshmallows, and crunchy nuts. Kids and parents can craft six small loaves in just 20 minutes of prep, then decorate each with bright cherry flowers for imagination in every bite. Simple steps mean it’s easy for kids, delicious for all. Enjoy right away for the best flavor—this tasty treat makes a magical holiday gift for anyone!

  • Moist, colorful fruit cake uses dried fruits, candied nuts, and marshmallows for a flavorful treat.
  • Let’s make it together! Kids and parents can make six small loaves in 20 minutes of prep.
  • The recipe features decorating with bright cherry flowers for imagination in every bite.
  • Microwave directions and substitutions make it easy for everyone.
  • Enjoy as a tasty gift and store up to 6 weeks for make-ahead fun.
Made with dried fruits and candied nuts, this moist, colorful cake makes a delicious holiday gift for friends and family.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

20

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

100

SERVINGS

12

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 5-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 5 1/2 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • 1 cupmixed dried fruit bits
  • 1/2 cupchopped pecans (optional)
  • 6maraschino cherries, well drained
  • 1/2 cuppowdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoonorange juice or apple juice

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG’S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal, fruit and pecans (if desired). Stir until well coated. 3. Press mixture into six 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2-inch pans coated with cooking spray. Cool. Remove from pans. 4. Cut each cherry into 5 slivers. Arrange slivers in shape of flower on top of each loaf. 5. In small bowl whisk together powdered sugar and orange juice. Spoon over loaves. Let stand at least 1 hour. Best if served the same day. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Continue with recipe as directed above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Note - For best results, use fresh marshmallows. - 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. - Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. - Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.