This recipe may be doubled.
2 | cups | Mixed Candied Fruit |
1 | cup | Dark Raisins |
1 | cup | Golden Raisins |
1/4 | cup | Dark Rum |
1/2 | cup | Halved Blanched Almonds |
1/2 | cup | Chopped Pecans or Walnuts |
1 1/4 | cups | Flour |
1/3 | cup | Butter |
1/2 | cup | Packed Brown Sugar |
1/4 | cup | Granulated Sugar |
2 | Eggs | |
1 | tsp. | Vanilla |
1/4 | tsp | Almond Extract |
1/4 | cup | |
Strawberry Jam | ||
1/2 | tsp | Baking Powder |
1/4 | tsp | Salt |
1/4 | tsp | Cinnamon |
1/4 | tsp | Allspice |
1/4 | tsp | Mace |
Rum |
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.