9 eggs
3/4 lb. sugar (2 c.)
3/4 lb. butter
3/4 lb. citron
3/4 lb. flour (4 c.)
2 (15 oz.) boxes raisins
2 (8 oz.) boxes currants
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. whiskey
1 lb. pecans
30 candied cherries
15 dates or 12 figs or both
2 1/2 slices candied pineapple
1 slice orange peel
1 slice lemon peel
1/2 tbsp. nutmeg, mace, cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 c. port wine

Lastly, add 1/2 cup milk in which is dissolved 1 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Let rise 2 hours. Bake at 250 degrees for 3 1/2-4 hours. Cool and sprinkle with 1 cup of whiskey.