Dark Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Dark Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 lb. shortening; 1 lb. brown sugar; 1 lb. pastry flour; 10 eggs; 1 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1 Tbsp. nutmeg; 1 Tbsp. allspice; 1 tsp. soda; 1 c. strawberry jam; 3 lb. raisins; 1 lb. currants; 1 lb. dates; 3/4 lb. candied cherries; 3/4 lb. candied pineapple; 1/2 lb. citron; 1/4 lb. orange peel; 1/4 lb. lemon peel; 1/4 lb. pecans; 1/4 lb. English walnuts; 1 pkg. figs (if desired)

Servings: persons

1 lb. shortening
1 lb. brown sugar
1 lb. pastry flour
10 eggs
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. allspice
1 tsp. soda
1 c. strawberry jam
3 lb. raisins
1 lb. currants
1 lb. dates
3/4 lb. candied cherries
3/4 lb. candied pineapple
1/2 lb. citron
1/4 lb. orange peel
1/4 lb. lemon peel
1/4 lb. pecans
1/4 lb. English walnuts
1 pkg. figs (if desired)

1
Cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add beaten egg yolks.
3
Gradually add the jam.
4
(Use a little flour to dredge the fruit.)
5
Mix soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice with remaining flour and add alternately with the beaten egg whites.
6
Add the fruit and nuts. Bake in deep, well greased pan or pans in slow oven (250u00b0) about 5 to 6 hours.
7
(I let my cake stand overnight in the mixing bowl.) Before baking, place a pan of water on rack under where the cake is baking.
8
Be sure not to let it bake dry.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. shortening, 1 lb. brown sugar, 1 lb. pastry flour, 10 eggs, and more.

Yes, Dark Fruit Cake 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.

Dark Fruit Cake

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