Yield: 1 fruitcake
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
1 cup | Raisins Water |
1 cup | Sugar |
2 tablespoons | Shortening |
2 teaspoons | Cinnamon |
1 teaspoon | Nutmeg |
1 teaspoon | Baking soda |
2 cups | Flour |
Stew raisins in water until less then 1 cup of water remains. Chill until cold. Drain raisins juice into a cup. Cream sugar, shortening and salt. Add enough water to raisin juice to make 1 cup of liquid.
Add raisins and liquid to sugar mixture. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, soda and flour. Beat until well mixed. Bake in a greased and floured loaf or tube pan at 350F for about 1 hour.