Mother'S Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Mother'S Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. chopped dates; 1 c. seedless raisins; 2/3 c. butter or margarine; 1 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed; 1/4 c. dark molasses; 1 1/2 c. hot water; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 c. chopped nuts; 3 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. seedless raisins
2/3 c. butter or margarine
1 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. dark molasses
1 1/2 c. hot water
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. chopped nuts
3 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in saucepan.
2
Boil gently for 3 minutes.
3
Cool in large mixing bowl.
4
Add eggs, fruit and nuts. Sift dry ingredients.
5
Add gradually to first mixture, beating well after each addition.
6
Pour into 9-inch tube pan, lined with greased wax paper.
7
Bake in slow oven (275u00b0) for 2 1/2 hours or until tester inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Remove from pan and cool thoroughly.
9
Wrap securely in aluminum foil.
10
Store in an airtight container.
11
Age 3 to 4 weeks to improve flavor.
12
Will store well for 6 weeks.
13
A good, dark fruitcake.
14
The longer you store it the better it tastes.
15
A tradition in our family for Christmas.

1301

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. chopped dates, 1 c. seedless raisins, 2/3 c. butter or margarine, 1 1/4 c. brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Mother'S 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.

Mother'S Fruit Cake

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