Rich Dark Fruitcake Recipe

• 3/4 c. Butter, melted and cooled
• 3 c. Pillsbury's Best All Purpose Flour*, sifted
• 2 tsp Double-acting baking pwdr
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp French's Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp French's Allspice
• 1/2 tsp French's Cloves
• 1/2 tsp French's Nutmeg
• 1 lb Minced candied fruit
• 1/2 c. Candied pineapple, cut in thin wedges
• 1/2 lb Whole candied cherries (1 1/4 c.)
• 1 lb Raisins (3 c.)
• 1 1/4 c. Dates (8 ounces), cut in large pcs
• 2 c. Funsten's Nuts (pecans,almonds, or possibly other nuts)
• 4 x Large eggs
• 1 3/4 c. Firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 c. Liquid (lowfat milk,water, fruit juice)
• 1/4 c. Molasses

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