Spicy Dark Fruitcake

Name: Spicy Dark Fruitcake
Ingredients: 3 1/2 c. mixed diced fruits and peels; 1 1/4 c. dark seedless raisins; 1 1/4 c. light seedless raisins; 1 c. walnuts, chopped; 3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. allspice; 1 c. shortening; 4 large eggs; 1 c. pecans, chopped; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 2 c. brown sugar; 3/4 c. grape juice

15 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. mixed diced fruits and peels
1 1/4 c. dark seedless raisins
1 1/4 c. light seedless raisins
1 c. walnuts, chopped
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. shortening
4 large eggs
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. grape juice

Directions

1

Mix fruits, peels, raisins and nuts.
2

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
3

Sprinkle 1/4 cup over fruit mixture, mixing well.
4

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar.
5

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
6

Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with grape juice, beating until smooth after each addition.
7

Pour batter over fruits and mix well.
8

Line two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans with paper.
9

Bake in slow oven at 275° for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until done.