Grannies Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Grannies Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. dates, pitted; 2/3 c. butter; 1/4 c. dark molasses (I use dark Karo); 1 c. raisins (seedless); 1 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1 1/2 c. hot water; 1 lb. mixed fruit (pineapple, cherry); 2 c. chopped nuts; 2 eggs; 3 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. soda

Servings: persons

1 c. dates, pitted
2/3 c. butter
1/4 c. dark molasses (I use dark Karo)
1 c. raisins (seedless)
1 1/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 lb. mixed fruit (pineapple, cherry)
2 c. chopped nuts
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda

1
Combine first 6 ingredients.
2
Boil gently for 3 minutes, then cool in large mixing bowl.
3
Add mixed fruit and nuts.
4
Beat in eggs.
5
Sift in flour and
6
add cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, salt and soda.
7
Beat well after each addition.
8
Pour into tube pan and bake in very slow oven at 275u00b0 for 2 1/2 hours or until completely done.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. dates, pitted, 2/3 c. butter, 1/4 c. dark molasses (I use dark Karo), 1 c. raisins (seedless), and more.

Yes, Grannies 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.

Grannies Fruit Cake

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