Grannies Fruit Cake

15 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. dates, pitted
  • 2/3 c. butter
  • 1/4 c. dark molasses (I use dark Karo)
  • 1 c. raisins (seedless)
  • 1 1/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. hot water
  • 1 lb. mixed fruit (pineapple, cherry)
  • 2 c. chopped nuts
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 6 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Boil gently for 3 minutes, then cool in large mixing bowl.
  3. 3
    Add mixed fruit and nuts.
  4. 4
    Beat in eggs.
  5. 5
    Sift in flour and
  6. 6
    add cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and soda.
  7. 7
    Beat well after each addition.
  8. 8
    Pour into tube pan and bake in very slow oven at 275° for 2 1/2 hours or until completely done.

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