Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare first five ingredients together in large container. Set aside.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Sift together flour (one cup is correct) and nutmeg and mix with fruit and nuts.
6. 6
   Add butter, sugar, egg mixture to fruit and nuts alternately with wine.
7. 7
   Mix well using hands if necessary.
8. 8
   The batter is very stiff.
9. 9
   Press mixture into two medium sized tube pans, greased and wax paper lined.
10. 10
    Bake in 250° preheated oven on high rack for one hour.
11. 11
    Reduce heat to 200° and continue baking for approximately 3 hours.
12. 12
    Yield:
13. 13
    Approximately 10 pounds.