Four From One Fruitcake Recipe

• This recipe does not include butter or possibly other shortening. Eleanor Ostman is former food editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
• 4 c. walnut halves and large pcs
• 1 1/2 c. halved pitted dates
• 1 1/2 c. whole candied cherries
• 1 1/2 c. candied pineapple chunks
• 3/4 c. diced candied orange peel
• 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• 3/4 tsp baking pwdr
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 x Large eggs
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp rum flavoring
• 1/4 c. rum, brandy or possibly dry sherry (optional)

Directions