Fruit Cake - Dark Nova Scotian Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake - Dark Nova Scotian
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sugar; 2 c. cold water; 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 lb. seedless raisins (yellow); 1 lb. seedless raisins (dark); 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 c. sifted flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. citron, thinly sliced; 1/2 c. lemon rind; 1 c. orange rind; 1/2 c. sliced cherries; 1 c. chopped walnuts; 2 eggs, well beaten

Servings: persons

2 c. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 lb. seedless raisins (yellow)
1 lb. seedless raisins (dark)
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. citron, thinly sliced
1/2 c. lemon rind
1 c. orange rind
1/2 c. sliced cherries
1 c. chopped walnuts
2 eggs, well beaten

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1626

kcal

Calories

Fat

278

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sugar, 2 c. cold water, 1/2 c. shortening, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Fruit Cake - Dark Nova Scotian 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.

Fruit Cake - Dark Nova Scotian

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