English Fruit Cake
From Observatory
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- Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. flour
- 1 lb. butter
- 1½ lbs. brown sugar
- 1 c. brandy or substitute
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 c. molasses
- 7 eggs
- 1 lb. figs
- 3 lbs. raisins
- 4 lbs. currants
- ¾ lb. citron
- 1 lb. mixed candied fruit
- 1 lb. blanched and sliced almonds
- 4 tbsp. nutmeg
- Grated rind of 2 lemons
- 3 tbsp. mace
- 2 tbsp. cloves
- 1 tbsp. soda
- Directions
1.
Bake 3 to 4 hours in slow oven (200 to 250°).
