MOM'S FRUITCAKE
Steps:
- Sift flour, baking powder, and spices together 3 times. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, fruits, nuts, honey, molasses, and cider. Add flour in small amounts. Mix well after each addition. [Helen, don't use a mixer! Use your hands or you will ruin your mixer, and it's too hard to use a spoon.] turn into cake pans which have been greased and lined with wax paper. [Grease the paper, too.] (Bake in slow oven 250 degrees. Large loaves - 4 hours. Small loaves - 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Tube pan - 4-1/2 to 5 hours. Test with toothpick before removing from oven. Makes 10 lbs. fruit cake.
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Atiar Rahman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe is really good. The fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist and flavorful.
Ijaz Honey
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the fruits and nuts complement each other.
Lal Zamir
[email protected]I've been making this fruitcake for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for a holiday gathering.
Janine Davis
[email protected]This fruitcake is the perfect gift for the holidays. It's so delicious and festive.
Imran Shafi
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for a bake sale and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Peggy Howe
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.
suck d
[email protected]This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the spices complement the fruits and nuts.
Freddy paull 321 pro
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts and pecans for dried cranberries. It turned out great!
Dipshana Magar
[email protected]This fruitcake is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.
Diane Passantino
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they loved it! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Kiara Foster
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Amdadol Hosen
[email protected]I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are the perfect addition.
Belisa Isaac
[email protected]This fruitcake is so delicious! I love the way the fruits and nuts complement each other. It's the perfect holiday treat.
Nahid Mahmud
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my fruitcake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Umair Jan Unfair Jan
[email protected]This fruitcake is the best I've ever had. The fruits and nuts are perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist and flavorful.
Toby Bushnell
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.
Cathy Gz
[email protected]My mom used to make this fruitcake every year for Christmas. It's such a special and delicious treat. I love the combination of fruits and nuts, and the cake is always so moist and flavorful.