Missouri Depression Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Missouri Depression Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. raisins; 2 c. water; 1/2 c. lard or vegetable oil; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 Tbsp. cocoa; 4 c. flour; 1 Tbsp. soda; 1 c. cold water or fruit juice; 1 c. nuts and candied fruit of choice

Servings: persons

1 lb. raisins
2 c. water
1/2 c. lard or vegetable oil
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. cocoa
4 c. flour
1 Tbsp. soda
1 c. cold water or fruit juice
1 c. nuts and candied fruit of choice

1
Cook raisins in 2 cups water.
2
When tender, drain.
3
Mix together with lard or vegetable oil, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cocoa, flour, soda and 1 cup cold water or fruit juice.
4
Add nuts and candied fruit.
5
Pour into greased and floured loaf pans.
6
Bake at 300u00b0 for 1 1/4 hours.
7
Makes 4 (3 3/4 x 7 1/2-inch) loaves. When cool, wrap in foil.
8
Store in refrigerator or freeze.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. raisins, 2 c. water, 1/2 c. lard or vegetable oil, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Missouri Depression 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.

Missouri Depression Fruit Cake

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