I'm an Okie!

Ok, so I was born and bread in Oklahoma. When I was transplanted to Florida as a child, I missed a lot about Oklahoma. Mostly the food. Let's face it, Florida is hardly the south. Maybe a few households, but most of Florida is a mix of everything. The most southern thing about Florida is it's geography. Anyhow, what is more southern than your Grandma's cooking. In my case, my Nanny. That is what I call my Grandma. Her cooking was always the best. I guess that is where I got my love of cooking. When she passed away in 2005, the only thing I wanted of hers was her recipes. Nothing makes me feel more connected to her than making one of her dishes. So, I thought what better way to honor her than to share her recipes with others. If you love southern cooking, keep me in mind. And if you have any requests, I will do my best to find them for you.

HAPPY EATING!

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Mexican Fruit Cake

My Nanny and I love any Mexican food. A lot of her recipes are different Mexican foods. This cake is awesome.

Mexican Fruit Cake
2 C. Sugar
2 Eggs
2 C. Flour
1 T. Soda
20 oz. Can of Crushed Pineapple
Small Can of Fruit Cocktail
1 C. Chopped Pecans (optional)
Mix all ingredients and bake in a standard cake pan at 350 for 45 minutes. While baking, make frosting (below). While cake is hot, poke holes in it with a wooden spoon (or whatever else will work). Pour frosting over cake.
Frosting
1 8 oz. Cream Cheese (softened)
1 Stick Butter
2 C. Powdered Sugar
Posted by MrsDesmarais
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1 comment:

  1. Tina ButlerFebruary 6, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    The only fruit cake i will eat is the no bake ones. They are very different from the traditional recipe, utilizing marshmallows and graham crackers. Your recipe looks and sounds so different you got me at the frosting part ohmy pouring all over the top. I think i am going to try this recipe. Thank you so much.

    Thank you for the comment on my Anniv. Present I am happy as a clam. Love Kitchen Gifts. Tell your dh never feel bad, it makes you happy.

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