Fruit Cake(England) Recipe

Name: Fruit Cake(England)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. butter; 1/2 lb. lard; 2 lb. granulated sugar; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. allspice; 1 c. molasses; 4 eggs; 1 box currants; 1 box seedless raisins; 1 pkg. candied citron; 1 pkg. candied pineapple; 2 pkg. candied lemon peel; 2 pkg. candied orange peel; 2 pkg. candied cherries; 1 lb. walnuts; 6 c. coffee; 14 c. flour plus 2 Tbsp.; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. butter
1/2 lb. lard
2 lb. granulated sugar
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. molasses
4 eggs
1 box currants
1 box seedless raisins
1 pkg. candied citron
1 pkg. candied pineapple
2 pkg. candied lemon peel
2 pkg. candied orange peel
2 pkg. candied cherries
1 lb. walnuts
6 c. coffee
14 c. flour plus 2 Tbsp.
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

1
Line 8 bread pans with wax paper.
2
Cream shortening and sugar. Add spices, molasses and beaten eggs.
3
Mix thoroughly.
4
Add currants and raisins.
5
Cut up candied fruit and add; chop walnuts and add.
6
Add salt and baking soda.
7
Alternately add coffee and flour, using only enough coffee to make mixture moist.
8
Bake in a 250u00b0 oven for 2 hours or until toothpick comes out dry.
9
Yields 8 loaves.

5331

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

912

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. butter, 1/2 lb. lard, 2 lb. granulated sugar, 1 tsp. nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Fruit Cake(England) 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(England)

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