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poor man's fruit cake

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
michalene winkler
@bluewink
College Place, WA

Family favorite for 3 generations.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For poor man's fruit cake

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    black coffee (cold)
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped nuts and dates
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    clove, ground
  • 1/2 tsp
    allspice, ground
  • 2 lb
    raisins

How To Make poor man's fruit cake

  • 1
    Put all these 11 ingredients in a lg sausepan and bring to a simmer for about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Then add 2 tsp baking soda that you disolve in a little warm water (to cooled mixture)Stir well.
  • 2
    Add enough flour to mixture to make a stiff mix. Add nuts. (Most times my fruitcake is really poor (no nuts)
  • 3
    Bake 350* til toothpick comes out clean from centers. Makes 7 small loaves or 3 regular size
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