NAN'S GINGERBREAD FRUITCAKE
1 1/2 c. walnuts
3/4 c. pitted prunes
1 1/4 c. diced cherries
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter
3 lg. eggs
3/4 c. dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. molasses
2 tbsp. brandy
Chop walnuts and snip prunes and combine with cherries and set aside. Re-sift
flour with spices, salt, and soda. Cream butter and sugar; beat in eggs, one at
a time. Batter will appear curdled. Blend in flour alternately with molasses and
brandy. Fold in walnut- fruit mixture. Turn into a well greased 6 cup tube pan.
Bake below oven center at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let stand in
pan 30 minutes when done. Makes a 2 3/4 pound cake. Glaze with 1 cup sifted
powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk. Blend until smooth; spread on cake.
Decorate with walnuts.
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