Tom Lester's Fruitcake

* Exported from MasterCook *

TOM LESTER'S FRUITCAKE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CANDIED FRUITS-----
1 lb Cherries
1 lb Pineapple
1 lb Citron peel
1/2 lb Orange peel
-----DRIED FRUITS-----
1 lb Figs
1 lb Pitted dates
1 lb Raisins
1 lb Currants or Golden Raisins
-----SHELLED NUTS-----
2 1/2 lb Pecans
1/4 lb Black Walnuts (or English)
-----OTHER INGREDIENTS-----
12 Eggs
1 lb Butter
3 1/2 c Flour (approx.)
2 c Granulated sugar
1 c Heavy molasses (sorghum,
- ribbon cane or blackstrap
1/2 ts Baking soda (dissolved in
- the molasses)



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