Fruit Cake

dessert

Fruit Cake — front of the card
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Fruit Cake — back of the card
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20 min active · 1 hr 50 min total (times estimated)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs raisins (1 lb seeded, 1 lb seedless)
  • 2 cups lard (if using Crisco, use a little less)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 cups coffee
  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 6 cups flour
  • 2 eggs

Steps

  1. Combine the raisins, lard, granulated sugar, coffee, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt in a large pot.
  2. Boil together for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
  3. Add the baking soda, flour, and eggs to the cooled mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Baking temperature, pan size, and yield are not specified on the card.