*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                                 FRUIT CAKE
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes                            Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       c            Raisins
    2       c            Water
    2       c            Sugar
      2/3   c            Shortening
    1       t            Baking soda
    2       ts           Baking powder
    4       c            White flour
    1       t            Cinnamon
    1       t            Allspice
    1       t            Cloves
    1       c            Mixed fruit
    1       c            Currants
 
   In a pot, combine the first four ingredients.  Bring to a boil & simmer for
   1 minute.  Set aside to cool.
   
   Sift together dry ingredients.  Make a well in the centre & fold in the
   boiled ingredients.  Mix well. Bake at 300F for 60 minutes. Test to see if
   done all the way through. If not, return to oven for a few more minutes.
   Cool on a wire rack.
  
 
 
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