This dark fruit cake recipe has been in our family for over 50 years. Very moist and delicious. It can be frozen if well wrapped for several months. I often make this in small pans and wrap for addition to Christmas baskets.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp allspice
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 lb raisins
- 1/2 lb currents
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans - broken
- 1 cup dried dates - cut in 4 pieces
- 1 cup glazed cherries
Directions
- Add all ingredients into a large pot and boil for 2 minutes mixing well.
- Put aside to cool down. When cooled add the following:
- 3 1/2 cups white flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- Mix well and place in a well greased and floured tube pan or use several small gift sized pans. Bake 300 degrees for approx. 2 hrs.
- Once cooled liberally brush with dark rum - wrap in cheese cloth then freezer wrap.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 99g | |
Recipe makes 20 servings | |
Calories 282 | |
Calories from Fat 97 | 34% |
Total Fat 11.11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 6.02g | 24% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
Sodium 70mg | 3% |
Potassium 285mg | 8% |
Total Carbs 48.61g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
Sugars 42.17g | 28% |
Protein 1.5g | 2% |
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