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Deluxe Old-Fashioned Fruitcake

Here's how you make Deluxe Old-Fashioned Fruitcake
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 1.5h
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup oil (salad oil)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses
  • 1 package (15 ounce) golden raisins
  • 1 package (8 ounce) dates, pitted (halved)
  • 1/3 pound maraschino cherries (red and green)
  • 1/3 pound candied pineapple (red and green)
  • 1/2 pound Brazil nuts
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oven to 275 degrees..

  • Step 2: Line 2 9x5x3 inch loaf pans with aluminum foil and grease

  • Step 3: Combine all ingredients except fruits and nuts in a mixing bowl and stir till smooth.

  • Step 4: Add in Fruits and nuts.

  • Step 5: Spread mixture evenly in pan.

  • Step 6: Bake 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  • Step 7: If necessary, cover with aluminum foil during the last hour of baking to prevent excessive browning.

  • Step 8: Remove from pans and cool.

  • Step 9: Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and store in a cool place.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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