DARK FRUIT CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Fruit

Yield 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb butter
1 lb brown sugar
8 eggs
4 cups flour
3/4 tsp each cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2/3 cup mild molasses
750 g raisins
300 g whole almonds
450 g red cherries
450 g green cherries
450 g mixed fruit
2 cups walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix butter, sugar and beat. Add beaten eggs and molasses. Beat well. Add flour, spices, baking powder and soda, then fruit and nuts (mix fruit with some flour before adding so they don't sink). Bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours at 275 degrees.

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