Irisch Boiled Fruit Cake


  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 […]

Christmas Cake


  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 […]

White Fruitcake


  INGREDIENTS 1 cup chopped candied pineapple 1/2 cup chopped citron 3/4 cup finely chopped or shredded almonds 1 1/2 cups coconut 2 1/4 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 6 egg whites Directions for the White Fruitcake Prepare fruits and almonds. Measure the […]