Thanksgiving Fruitcake
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A home-kitchen version of thanksgiving fruitcake, written step by step so it's easy to follow that's worth the oven time.
Ingredients
- 1 c. oil
- 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs, separated
- 2 tsp. allspice
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. cloves
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3 c. flour
- 1 c. fruit juice
- 1 1/2 c. chopped candied cherries
- 1 c. shaved lemon and orange rind
- 1 c. chopped figs
- 1 c. chopped candied pineapple
- 1 c. raisins
- 3 c. chopped nuts
Method
Mix oil, sugar, and egg yolks in large mixing bowl.
Beat well for approximately 2 minutes.
Sift allspice, cinnamon, and cloves together.
Add salt, baking powder and 2 cups of flour. Add flour mixture alternately with the fruit juice to the first mixture.
Mix 1 cup flour with the fruits and nuts.
Add to the batter.
Beat 4 egg whites until stiff.
Fold beaten egg whites into the batter mixture.
Pour batter into a 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 275° for 4 hours.
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