Berkshire Fruit Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Berkshire Fruit Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/3 c. Cake Flour, sifted; 1 tsp Baking Pwdr; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 1/2 tsp Cloves; 1/2 tsp Mace; 1 c. Butter, or possibly shortening; 1 c. Sugar; 6 x Large eggs, well beaten; 4 1/2 c. Raisins; 4 1/2 c. Currants; 1 c. Citron, thinly cut; 1/4 c. Grape juice; 3/4 c. Light molasses

Servings: persons

3 1/3 c. Cake Flour, sifted
1 tsp Baking Pwdr
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Cloves
1/2 tsp Mace
1 c. Butter, or possibly shortening
1 c. Sugar
6 x Large eggs, well beaten
4 1/2 c. Raisins
4 1/2 c. Currants
1 c. Citron, thinly cut
1/4 c. Grape juice
3/4 c. Light molasses

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Sift flour once, measure, add in baking pwdr, salt, and spices; sift together three times.
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Cream butter thoroughly, add in sugar gradually, and cream together till light and fluffy.
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Add in Large eggs and beat well.
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Add in fruit, grape juice, and molasses, and mix well.
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Add in flour gradually, beating after each addition till smooth.
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Turn into tube pan, that has been greased, lined with heavy paper, and again greased.
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Bake in very slow oven ( 250 F.)
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4-1/2 hrs, or possibly till done.
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Kate Smithcollection of 33 butter cakes, and their frostings and fillings from an old pamphlet left by my mother-in-law, Mrs. Mae Keller.
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Soon I will be working with the balance of the pamphlet.
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I hope you have all enjoyed these recipes as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you.
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Note: I have posted 51recipes in the Kate Smith Collection.
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If anyone is collecting these recipes, and does not have 51, you can advise me that ones you do have, and I will be happy to post any which you are missing.

1617

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/3 c. Cake Flour, sifted, 1 tsp Baking Pwdr, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Berkshire Fruit Cake Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Berkshire Fruit Cake Recipe

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