Dark Fruit Cake

16 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. butter
  • 1 lb. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. milk
  • 7 egg yolks, beaten
  • 3 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. mace
  • 4 c. flour
  • 2 lb. seeded raisins
  • 2 lb. dates
  • 1 lb. candied cherries
  • 1 lb. pineapple
  • 1 lb. pecans
  • 2 c. brandy
  • 7 egg whites
  • 4 tsp. milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat egg yolks and add to butter and sugar.
  2. 2
    Sift together flour, mace, baking powder and cinnamon.
  3. 3
    Cut fruits into pieces. Pour 2 cups brandy over fruit and let stand all night.
  4. 4
    Coat nuts with flour, then add to creamed mixture.
  5. 5
    Then add 4 teaspoons milk and 2 teaspoons fruit juice.
  6. 6
    Beat stiff 7 egg whites and blend well.
  7. 7
    Bake at 250° for 3 hours or until firm.

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