Grandma Alice's Dark Fruit Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Grandma Alice's Dark Fruit Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound butter; 10 Large eggs, well beaten; 4 c. flour; 1/2 c. cider; 1/2 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 teaspoon mace; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 pound dates, seeded & sliced; 2 1/2 c. nut meats (more if desired) (Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, etc.); 1 pound seeded raisins; 3 pound fruit cake mix; 1 pound brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon double acting baking pwdr; 1 pound currants; 1 c. honey, strained

Servings: persons

1 pound butter
10 Large eggs, well beaten
4 c. flour
1/2 c. cider
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 pound dates, seeded & sliced
2 1/2 c. nut meats (more if desired) (Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, etc.)
1 pound seeded raisins
3 pound fruit cake mix
1 pound brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon double acting baking pwdr
1 pound currants
1 c. honey, strained

1
Sift flour once.
2
Add in baking pwdr and spices.
3
Then sift 3 more times.
4
Cream shortening.
5
Add in sugar gradually, then the well beaten Large eggs.
6
Add in fruit, peel, nuts, honey, molasses and cider.
7
Add in flour gradually.
8
Bake in pans which are greased and thoroughly lined with oiled paper.
9
Bake in slow oven (250 degrees) for 3-3 1/2 hrs with a pan of water under the cake on the bottom of oven to keep from burning on bottom.

2659

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

347

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound butter, 10 Large eggs, well beaten, 4 c. flour, 1/2 c. cider, and more.

Yes, Grandma Alice's Dark 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.

Grandma Alice's Dark Fruit Cake Recipe

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