Miracle Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan and boil gently for 3 minutes.
2. 2
   Cool in large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs.
4. 4
   Add fruit cake fruit mix and nuts.
5. 5
   Sift together dry ingredients and add gradually to fruit mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour into a 9-inch tube pan, lined with wax paper.
6. 6
   Can use 4 small loaf pans.
7. 7
   Bake in a very slow oven (275°) for 2 1/2 hours (if using loaf pans, bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes).
8. 8
   Remove cake from oven.
9. 9
   Cool slightly then remove from pan and cool thoroughly.
10. 10
    Wrap securely in aluminum foil or waxed paper.
11. 11
    Store in clean, air-tight container in a cool place.
12. 12
    Age 3 to 4 weeks to improve flavor.
13. 13
    Will store well for 6 weeks.