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Presidential Christmas Cake




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List of Ingredients




1 lb. butter
2 cups brown sugar
12 eggs
4 cups flour (divided)
1 cup grape jelly
1 cup grape juice
2 squares semi-sweet chocolate
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp allspice
Grated rind of 1 orange
2 lb. seeded raisins
2 lb. sultana raisins
2 lb. pitted dates
1 lb. candied pineapple
1 1/2 lb. candied citron
1 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. candied peel
1/2 cup brandy ( or fruit juice)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 lb. chopped pecans
1 lb. slivered almonds
4 tbsp rose water


Recipe



Sprinkle the almonds with rose water and set aside. Combine all the fruit and peel and sprinkle with brandy or juice. Let stand 20 minutes then dredge with 1 cup of flour. Meanwhile, cream butter and sugar, add slightly beaten eggs, jelly, juice, melted chocolate, spices and orange rind. Add remaining flour and blend well. Add the fruit and nuts. Transfer to well greased and paper lined fruitcake pans, loaf pans or tube pans and bake at 300 ºF for 2-3 hours. Baking time depends on the pans used. Test for doneness by inserting toothpick. Wrap well and refrigerate a few days before serving.