Posted By FarmerJ on December 27, 2008

I made our most recently proclaimed favorite cake on Christmas Day. It was first introduced to us in May by our dear friend, ‘V-dub’ while we were all gathered at our Rancho Perdido in New Mexico. V-dub is a fabulous cook, so I didn’t quite believe her when she said this cake is very easy to make. No way could anything this scrumptious be ‘easy!’

But, V-dub graciously shared her recipe with me and I gave it a whirl for the first time on Thursday. She is right ~ this cake is extremely easy to make…and the extra bonus is just how delicious this cake is! So, I thought I’d share the recipe with you. Since there is no such thing as ‘calories’ during the holidays, you’ve still got a little time to make this cake completely guilt free!

Mexican Fruit Cake

2 cups Flour
2 cups Sugar
2 large Eggs
2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Nuts, chopped
1 can Crushed Pineapple with juice (20 oz.)

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2 pan and bake for 35 – 45 minutes. Allow cake to cool approximately 20 – 30 minutes; then frost.

Mexican Fruit Cake Frosting

1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
½ cup Butter
1 block Cream Cheese (8 oz)
1 tsp Vanilla

Cream ingredients together until light and fluffy. Spread evenly on cake.

Warning: This cake is highly addicting and, as you can see, may contain one or two calories ~ which is why you may want to apply the ‘No Calories Exist’ rule whenever you make this delectable treat!

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