1 or 2 qts. rum
1 c. butter
1 tsp. sugar
2 lg. eggs
1 c. dried fruit
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. brown sugar
Nuts

Before starting, sample rum to check quality. Assemble mixing and measuring utensils and ingredients. Check rum again, it must be just right. To be sure rum is highest quality, pour 1 cup full into a glass. Drink quickly, then check for aftertaste. Double check by repeating process.

With electric mixer, cram 1 cup butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add a seaspoon of thugar and beat again.

Meanwhile, to check rum again for quality, try 1 more cup. (Open second bottle if necessary.) Add 2 large eggs and 1 cup of fried druit and beat until high. If druit gets stuck to beaters, just loosen with drewscriver. Sample rum again. Check consistency.

Next, sift 3 cups of pepper and salt (or to taste). Sample rum again. Sift a pint of lemon juice, fold in chopped butter and strained nuts. Add 2 tablespoons of brown thugar - or whatever color you can find. Mix well. Put whole mess into coven and bake. Rest on sofa with remaining rum while cake bakes. Cake tests done when inserted toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!!

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