Ingredients
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1 ½ cups white sugar
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12 ounces candied mixed fruit
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1 cup milk
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¾ cup butter
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5 ounces glace cherries, roughly chopped
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2 ounces candied mixed citrus peel
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2 ounces chopped walnuts
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1 teaspoon ground allspice
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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12 ounces sifted self-rising flour
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2 large eggs
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Line an 8-inch deep cake pan with parchment paper.
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Place sugar, candied mixed fruit, milk, butter, cherries, citrus peel, walnuts, allspice, and baking soda in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
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Stir flour and eggs into fruit mixture. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Wrap the outside of the pan with brown paper or newspaper.
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Bake cake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue baking cake for 1 1/2 hours.
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Let cake sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a wired rack. Remove parchment paper, flip cake, and allow to cool completely on the rack. Cake may be stored wrapped in foil and in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 588 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 99g | Carbs |
| 7g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 588 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 19g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 49% |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 621mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99g | 36% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 38g | |
| Protein 7g | 13% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 159mg | 12% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 130mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
