Dark Fruit Cake Recipe

• 1 c. butter
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 c. molasses
• 1/2 c. lowfat milk
• 1/4 c. strong black coffee
• 1/4 c. dark rum
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 1/2 c. all purpose flour
• 1 c. strawberry jam
• 2 lbs. currents
• 2 lbs. dark raisins
• 1 c. dark rum
• 1/2 pound mixed peel
• 1 pound mixed fruit
• 1/2 pound each red and green cherries
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions