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Ingredients
- 1 pound (4 1/2 c.) flour
- 1 teaspoon baking pwdr
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves and cinnamon
- 1 pound butter
- 1 pound brown sugar
- 10 Large eggs, well beaten
- 1/2 pound candied pineapple
- 1/2 pound orange and lemon peel and citrus
- 1/2 pound nuts
- 1 pound raisins
- 1 pound currants
- 1 pound dates
- 1 c. honey
- 1 c. molasses
- 1 c. brandy
Directions
- Sift flour once, measure, add in baking pwdr and spices. Sift together 3 times. Cream shortening and sugar gradually; cream till lightly fluffy. Add in Large eggs, fruit, peel, nuts, honey, molasses and brandy. Add in flour gradually. Bake in slow oven at 250 degrees for 3 to 3 1/2 hrs.
- This cake will make 10 pounds. You may make one large cake or possibly loaves of cakes. Wrap cakes in a clean dish cloth and baste in brandy, then wrap in foil. This will keep for months and will also freeze well.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 4735g | |
| Calories 15632 | |
| Calories from Fat 4738 | 30% |
| Total Fat 543.97g | 680% |
| Saturated Fat 265.41g | 1062% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 3060mg | 1020% |
| Sodium 6452mg | 269% |
| Potassium 19480mg | 557% |
| Total Carbs 2537.41g | 677% |
| Dietary Fiber 120.2g | 401% |
| Sugars 1823.63g | 1216% |
| Protein 207.64g | 332% |
