2 lbs. raisins
1/2 lb. candied cherries
1/2 lb. candied pineapple
1/2 lb. citron
1 lb. figs
1 lb. butter
1 lb. dark brown sugar
1 c. molasses
4 c. flour
6 eggs
1/3 c. sherry, brandy or fruit juice
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 tsp. cloves
3 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 lbs. nutmeats

Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten eggs. Sift flour and measure. Take out 1 cup flour for dusting fruit. Sift remainder of flour with the baking powder and spices. Add the flour mixture and the fruits and nuts alternately with the molasses and sherry to the eggs and butter mixture.

Mix well. Grease and paper line large tube pan. Pour batter into pan and bake at 275 degrees about 5 1/2 hours or until done. Makes about 6 1/2 pounds.