Name: German Fruit Cake
Yield: Makes 6 to 7 lbs
Ingredients: 3/4 pound shortening; 2 cups sugar; 6 eggs; 4 cups flour; 1 pound raisins; 1 pound currants; 1 pound candied cherries; 1/2 pound chopped walnuts; 1/2 pound chopped almonds; 1/2 pound chopped dates; 1/2 pound candied pineapple; 1/2 pound candied citrus peel; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup grape juice; 1 or 2 jiggers brandy; Cheesecloth

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Cream shortening with sugar. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Sift together all dry ingredients including soda. Mix with fruits and then mix with other ingredients. Pour into a ring mold pan and several loaf pans which have been well greased and lined with brown wrapping paper, also greased. Place pan of water in oven for first half of baking. Bake at 275°Fs for 2 or 3 hours. Test after 2 hours with knife. Cool cake thoroughly. Thinly wrap in a brandy soaked cheesecloth and cover with aluminum foil, Store in a cool place. Makes 6 to 7 lbs. Wait 1 month before slicing or put in freezer.

German Fruit Cake

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