English Fruit Cake

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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°).