CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE 
1/2 lb. butter, Crisco or butter
2 c. sugar
6 eggs, separated
1 qt. grated pineapple
1 c. molasses
1 c. wine
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 lbs. seeded raisins
2 lbs. seedless raisins
1 lb. dates
1 lb. mixed candied fruit
1 lb. candied cherries
1 lb. walnuts
1 lb. pecans
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder

Mix in order named. Add about 1 1/2 quart of flour. Mix stiff enough for spoon to stand up in it. Grease loaf pans and line with wax paper. Bake about 1 1/2 hours or more in slow oven about 300 degrees. Makes about 5 or 6 loaf cakes.

 

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