Mom'S Fruitcake

21 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. eggs
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. orange flavoring
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon flavoring
  • 1 tsp. black walnut flavoring
  • 1 tsp. almond flavoring
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 32 oz. candied fruit
  • 1 lb. pecans, chopped
  • 1 lb. walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 lb. hazelnuts, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat together the butter, sugar, eggs and buttermilk.
  2. 2
    Then set aside.
  3. 3
    Next, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
  4. 4
    Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the egg batter.
  5. 5
    Add the flavorings after the dry ingredients.
  6. 6
    Stir in the fruits and nuts last.
  7. 7
    Pour into greased and floured pans. The mixture will be extremely thick.
  8. 8
    Bake in a slow oven at 200° overnight.
  9. 9
    Great smell to wake up to!
  10. 10
    Makes 16 servings.

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