Fruit Cake
- 1 pound flour
- 1 pound brown sugar
- 1 pound citron,
- 1 pound seeded raisins
- 1 pound seedless raisins
- 1 pound currants
- 1 pound almond meats,
- 1 pound butter
- 1/2 pound figs
- 1/2 pound dates
- 1/2 pound candied orange peel
- 1/2 pound candied lemon peel
- 12 eggs, beaten separately
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon cloves
- 1 teaspoon All Spice
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 cup best New Orleans Molasses
- 1 glass red jelly
- 3/4 cup grape juice
- 1/4 cup rose water
- 1/2 teaspoon soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
Brown flour and cut all fruit and nuts very fine. Nuts and frui should be thoroughly floured with flour taken from the pound. (Be careful not to use extra). Cream butter and sugar and add other ingredients, mixing well. Bake in slow oven from 2-3 hours. When cold wrap in oiled paper and keep in covered receptacle. Should be made at least two weeks before using.
Submitted by Sep 21, 2009
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