HOLIDAY FRUIT CAKE 
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
6 lg. eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 lb. raisins
1/2 lb. shredded coconut
1 lb. candied fruit, mixed
1/2 lb. chopped walnuts
Grated rind & juice of 2 oranges
3/4 c. strong coffee
1/2 c. grape or strawberry jelly
1/2 c. molasses

Cream shortening until fluffy. Add brown sugar and eggs. Mix. Sift together dry ingredients and blend. Increase liquid by adding coffee, jelly and molasses. Mix until smooth and add raisins, coconut, candied fruit, nuts and oranges. Bake at 300 degrees. Time - loaves: 2 1/2 to 3 hours, angel food: 3 1/2 to 4 hours, small loaf pans: 1 1/2 hours. 5 to 6 loaves.

 

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