INGREDIENTS 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups raisins 2 cups water 3/4 cup shortening 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 3 cups all-purpose flour Directions for the Poor Mans Cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan. In a saucepan mix brown […]
INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup candied orange peel 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons light cream 2 tablespoons dark rum 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Directions for the French Fruitcake Toss the candied orange peel, walnuts, […]
INGREDIENTS 2 pounds dates, pitted and chopped 2 pounds English walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 egg yolks 4 egg whites Directions for the English Walnut Date Cake Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. In a large bowl, combine dates, […]
INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 (28 ounce) jar prepared mincemeat pie filling 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup chopped walnuts2 cups candied mixed fruit Directions for the Quick Fruitcake Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter cake pans, and line with wax paper. Butter the […]
INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 2/3 cup white sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch salt 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons grated orange zest 10 ounces small purple grapes Directions for the Purple Grape Cake Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). […]
INGREDIENTS 1 cup chopped golden raisins 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts 1 cup chopped cranberries 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple 1/4 cup grated lemon peel 1 cup flaked coconut 1/3 cup orange juice 8 packets artificial sweetener 1 teaspoon ground mace 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon baking soda Directions for the Sugarless Fruitcake Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). […]
INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 4 cups candied mixed fruit 1 cup white sugar 3/4 cup butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon mixed spice 2 eggs, beaten Directions for the Irisch Boiled Fruit Cake Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan, and line with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Combine the […]
INGREDIENTS 2 cups bourbon 8 ounces golden raisins 16 ounces red candied cherries, halved 3/4 pound butter 2 cups white sugar 6 egg yolks 6 egg whites 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking powder 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 pound chopped pecans Directions for the Kentucky Bourbon Cake Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch tube […]
INGREDIENTS 2 (8 ounce) containerscandied cherries 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel 2 cups raisins 1 cup dried currants 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped 2 (2.25 ounce) packagesblanched slivered almonds 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter […]
INGREDIENTS 1 pound candied cherries 1 pound candied pineapple 1 pound pitted dates 1 pound chopped pecans 4 (8 ounce) packages flaked coconut 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk Directions for the Never fail fruit cake Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch tube pan. Line bottom of pan […]