Miss Nell Callis' Dark Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Miss Nell Callis' Dark Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. butter; 3 c. sugar; 6 eggs; 5 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; pinch of salt; 1 lb. mixed fruit; 1/4 lb. red and green candied cherries; 1 lb. chopped dates; 6 apples, chopped; 3 oranges, chopped; 1 lb. nuts (pecans and walnuts); 1 lb. coconut; 1 can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 small jar sweet red cherries; 2 boxes raisins, which have been soaked and floured; 1 small jar mincemeat; 1 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg and allspice

Servings: persons

1 lb. butter
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
1 lb. mixed fruit
1/4 lb. red and green candied cherries
1 lb. chopped dates
6 apples, chopped
3 oranges, chopped
1 lb. nuts (pecans and walnuts)
1 lb. coconut
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
1 small jar sweet red cherries
2 boxes raisins, which have been soaked and floured
1 small jar mincemeat
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg and allspice

1
Cut up all fruit together; add coconut, pineapple, sweet cherries and mincemeat.
2
Let stand in fridge overnight.
3
Next day, mix cake ingredients as usual.
4
In a very large pan, stir the fruit into cake mixture.
5
Grease and line with wax or brown paper 2 medium tube cake pans and one loaf pan.
6
Cook at 300u00b0 with a shallow pan of water in oven (keep water in this at all times) for 2 to 3 hours.
7
Keep testing for doneness.

3173

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

496

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. butter, 3 c. sugar, 6 eggs, 5 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Miss Nell Callis' 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.

Miss Nell Callis' Dark Fruit Cake

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