Delicious Fruit Cake
Delicious Fruit Cake is an impressive dinner. Made with 1 lb. each: seeded raisins and seedless raisins, 1 lb. currants, 1/2 lb. candied lemon peel, 1/2 lb. candied orange peel and 1 1/2 lb. each: candied cherries and pineapple, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Pour 1/4 cup brandy over raisins and currants; let soak while you chop and slice other fruits and nuts.
Mix all fruit and dredge with 3 cups flour.
Sift rest of flour with soda, baking powder and spices.
Cream butter; add sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Add well beaten egg yolks, molasses, figs and strawberries and blend.
Add fruits and nuts.
Fold in dry ingredients.
Beat egg whites until stiff.
Add to batter.
Turn into pans (lined with wax paper).
Fill pans 3/4 full.
Bake at 250Β° for about 3 hours for 2 pound cake and 4 hours for 5 pound cake.
Brush tops and sides with Brown Sugar Glaze.
π· Perfect Pairings
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