POOR MAN'S FRUIT CAKE

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Family favorite for 3 generations.

Provided by michalene winkler

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c shortening
2 c sugar
2 c black coffee (cold)
1 c water
1 1/2 c chopped nuts and dates
1 pinch salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp clove, ground
1/2 tsp allspice, ground
2 lb raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Put all these 11 ingredients in a lg sausepan and bring to a simmer for about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Then add 2 tsp baking soda that you disolve in a little warm water (to cooled mixture)Stir well.
  • 2. Add enough flour to mixture to make a stiff mix. Add nuts. (Most times my fruitcake is really poor (no nuts)
  • 3. Bake 350* til toothpick comes out clean from centers. Makes 7 small loaves or 3 regular size

MuRÿ¥AD GamiNG
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This fruitcake is delicious! I love the combination of fruits and nuts. It's the perfect holiday treat.


Jordan Varelis
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I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful. I always make it for my holiday parties.


Ibts Sed
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This fruitcake is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Davieanna Younf
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this fruitcake was. It's not too sweet, and the fruits and nuts give it a nice texture.


Black Chinese Acib
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This fruitcake is the perfect holiday treat. It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Adnan Haider
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I've never made fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great! It's so moist and flavorful. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Ellyris Grout
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This fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet, tangy flavor.


Hamzii Creation tube
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The fruitcake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Slindile Dlamini
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This fruitcake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Alex sohail
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts were perfectly balanced.


Emmanuel Edet
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This fruitcake was delicious! I loved the moist texture and the sweet, tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarmila Lama
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I've never made fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and my family loved it.


Maria Nadir
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fruitcake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Sayyed Qasim
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This fruitcake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Madan Khapung
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but this one was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts were perfectly balanced.


Anjana Khatiwada
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Imran Hasan
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I've made this fruitcake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bhawana chaudhary
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This fruitcake was delicious! I loved the combination of fruits and nuts. It was the perfect holiday treat.


Riaan Bam
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I made this fruitcake for my family and they all loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


KGF King
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This fruitcake was a hit at our holiday party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet, tangy flavor. I'll definitely be making this again next year.