Poor Man'S Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Poor Man'S Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. box seedless raisins; 1 c. light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 3 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/3 c. solid shortening; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 c. water; 3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. coarsely chopped nuts; 1 c. candied fruit (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb. box seedless raisins
1 c. light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
3 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/3 c. solid shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. water
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts
1 c. candied fruit (optional)

1
Measure first 8 ingredients into a large saucepan and simmer together over low heat for 5 minutes.
2
Cool.
3
Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda together.
4
Add to first mixture.
5
Fold in nuts and candied fruit.
6
Pour into 2 loaf pans that have been greased and lined with wax paper or into a prepared tube pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until cake tests done.
7
If raisins and fruit on top of cake begin to brown too much, cover with foil.
8
Serve plain or frosted or with a hard sauce or lemon sauce.

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

199

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. box seedless raisins, 1 c. light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. ground cloves, 3 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Poor Man'S Fruitcake 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.

Poor Man'S Fruitcake

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