Molasses Fruit Cake

Name: Molasses Fruit Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 c. baking molasses (orange label); 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 c. milk; 2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. each: salt, cinnamon and cloves; 1 c. raisins; 1/2 c. chopped dates; 3/4 c. chopped nuts

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. baking molasses (orange label)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. milk
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. each: salt, cinnamon and cloves
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Directions

1

Cream butter; add sugar and beaten eggs.
2

Mix soda with molasses until it foams.
3

Add to first mixture.
4

Sift flour and spices.
5

Add alternately with milk.
6

Add 2 tablespoons flour to raisins and dates; mix well.
7

Add nuts and batter.
8

Bake in two 8-inch pans at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.