Fruit Cake

FRUIT CAKE

2 c dark brown sugar
3 sticks butter
6 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. black walnut extract
1 tsp. brandy extract
3 c flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c dark molasses

>>> 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. mace
1/4 c dark molasses
1/2 c mincemeat
1/2 c dates-chopped
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c currants
1 c mixed fruits
1/2 c cherries candied
1/2 c walnuts-chopped
1/2 c almonds-chopped
1/4 c lemon peel-candied
>>> 1 c rum

SOAK TOGETHER ALL ABOVE INGREDIENTS WITHIN ARROWS FOR ABOUT A WEEK IN A TIGHTLY SECURED JAR

1. Whip together butter and sugar until smooth. add eggs and extracts.

2. Shift together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Into the egg mixture, add part of flour mixture and part of fruit mixture [from jar]. Continue until all flour and fruit mixture are used up.

4. Add 1/2 c dark molasses. Check for flavor. Add a little more flour, depending on consistency of batter.

5. Pour in a well buttered and floured pan. Decorate top with candied cherries and walnut halves or almonds

6. Bake at 325° until cake tester come out clean.

7. Sprinkle with a little more rum. When done, let stand on counter until thoroughly cooled.

8. Wrap in cheese cloth -- then in foil, and place in a cool [room temperature] . Taste becomes better as the cake ages.

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this recipe passed down by my grandmother from her grandma... *** antique recipe *** taste good... yum, if i may add the best of the best! give it a try, all effort u invest will be worth ur while. more importantly, whoever u share it with will be great full u made it for them. i can never seem to make enough for family and friends.