8 Pound Golden Fruit Cake
8 Pound Golden Fruit Cake is an impressive dinner. Made with 1/2 lb. puffed raisins, 1/2 lb. currants, 1 lb. figs, 1/2 lb. citron and 1/2 lb. candid cherries, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A classic recipe that has been enjoyed for generations.
Cut cherries into halves.
Slice rest of fruit.
Finely chop pecans.
Cream shortening, adding sugar gradually.
Cream well. Beat eggs until very light.
Add and beat well.
Sift flour once before measuring, then sift flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon together.
Dredge fruit and nuts with 1/2 this mixture. Add remainder to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
Add vanilla.
Stir into the fruit and nut mix well.
Line greased pans with heavy paper.
Fill cake pans and bake at 300Β°.
Keep pans covered first half of baking.
Cook 2 to 3 hours.
Yum, yum.
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