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Fruitcake - Traditional


From the Kitchen of:  Pat Lamb

This recipe may be doubled.

Prepare one 9 x 15 inch (2 L) loaf pan. Combine candied fruit, and raisins. Stir in rum and let stand for at least 2 hours or overnight. Add nuts; toss with 1/4 cup of flour. Set aside.

Cream together butter and sugars. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla, almond extract and jam. Combine remaining flour, baking soda and salt and spices; stir into creamed mixture. Add floured fruit and mix thoroughly. Turn into prepared pan.

Bake in 275 degree F (140 degrees C) oven for about 2 1/4 hours or until cake is firm and tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool for about 30 minutes in pan; remove cake to rack to cool completely. When cake is cool, remove paper. Wrap in foil or place in airtight tin. Store for about 1 week before slicing; unwrap periodically and brush with rum. This cake will keep for about 6 weeks.