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scratch - Light Fruit Cake

Source of Recipe

from alicia's kitchen


List of Ingredients

scratch - Light Fruit Cake

1/2 lb. raisins (white and dark)
1/2 lb. candied pineapple
1/2 lb. mixed fruit
1/4 lb. candied cherries (red and green)
1/4 lb. dates
1/4 lb. figs
1/2 lb. grated coconut, optional
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
5 eggs
2 c. flour, reserve enough flour to dredge fruit and nuts
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. pineapple juice
1 1/4 c. crushed pineapple, (one small can)
2 c. nuts, (almonds, pecans, black walnuts)

Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
Cream together butter and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, with small amount of flour.
Then add pineapple juice, crushed pineapple and
floured fruit and nuts.
Use a softened light butter spread to lightly grease
whatever baking pan you will use.
Place pan of water under cake while baking.
Bake for 3 hours at 250.
Makes approximately one 6 pound cake.


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