Dark Fruit Cake

Name: Dark Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 eggs; 1 c. molasses; 2 tsp. soda; 3 c. flour; 1 c. milk; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. walnuts, chopped; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. currants; mixed fruit; 1 small can cherries

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Dark Fruit Cake – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, salt, eggs, molasses, soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. soda
3 c. flour
1 c. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. walnuts, chopped
1 c. raisins
1 c. currants
mixed fruit
1 small can cherries

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 1 c. sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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