Dark Fruit Cake

20 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shortening
  • 1 lb. brown sugar
  • 1 lb. pastry flour
  • 10 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. strawberry jam
  • 3 lb. raisins
  • 1 lb. currants
  • 1 lb. dates
  • 3/4 lb. candied cherries
  • 3/4 lb. candied pineapple
  • 1/2 lb. citron
  • 1/4 lb. orange peel
  • 1/4 lb. lemon peel
  • 1/4 lb. pecans
  • 1/4 lb. English walnuts
  • 1 pkg. figs (if desired)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add beaten egg yolks.
  3. 3
    Gradually add the jam.
  4. 4
    (Use a little flour to dredge the fruit.)
  5. 5
    Mix soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice with remaining flour and add alternately with the beaten egg whites.
  6. 6
    Add the fruit and nuts. Bake in deep, well greased pan or pans in slow oven (250°) about 5 to 6 hours.
  7. 7
    (I let my cake stand overnight in the mixing bowl.) Before baking, place a pan of water on rack under where the cake is baking.
  8. 8
    Be sure not to let it bake dry.
  9. 9
    Makes about 12 pounds cake.

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