Missouri Scripture Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Butter and flour 10-inch tube pan.
3. 3
   Soak raisins, cherries and figs in brandy 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Prepare the cake batter, folding in the soaked fruits, any brandy left in bowl and the remaining ingredients into the batter as directed in Step 3 (1-2-3-4 cake).
5. 5
   Spoon into pan.
6. 6
   Bake for 1 1/4 hours.
7. 7
   If top browns too fast, lay a piece of foil loosely over it.
8. 8
   Cool cake in the pan on rack 10 minutes before turning out onto rack to cool. If you wish, wrap cake in cloth sprinkled with peach brandy.
9. 9
   Place in airtight can and let mellow for a day before serving.