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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 doz. Large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon soda
- 1 c. brandy
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 pound butter
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon mace
- 6 c. flour (reserve 1 c. to flour fruit)
- 1 c. molasses
- 2 (11 ounce.) Packages dark raisins
- 1 teaspoon candied citron, minced
- 1 1/2 c. minced pecans
Directions
- Cream sugar, salt and butter then add in unbeaten Large eggs, 1 egg at a time. Add in molasses, mix 5 c. of flour with soda, spices and mix in.
- Add in remaining 1 c. flour to fruit and mix till fruit is dusted, then fold into cake batter together with pecans, stir in brandy. Grease pans and line with brown paper, use 1 (10) inch pan and 3 (5 x 9 inch) loaf pans.
- Bake at 275 degrees for 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hrs. Put pans of water under cakes in oven. When done, remove cakes from pan and cold on racks. Wrap cooled cakes first in brandy soaked cloths, then in plastic wrap and finally in foil.
- Store in cold area and cure for at least 3 weeks before serving.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3356g | |
| Calories 11142 | |
| Calories from Fat 2785 | 25% |
| Total Fat 318.97g | 399% |
| Saturated Fat 144.16g | 577% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 2989mg | 996% |
| Sodium 3515mg | 146% |
| Potassium 11675mg | 334% |
| Total Carbs 1838.19g | 490% |
| Dietary Fiber 53.0g | 177% |
| Sugars 1066.51g | 711% |
| Protein 181.22g | 290% |
