Golden fruitcake

 
                              GOLDEN FRUITCAKE
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2       c            Chopped dried apricots
    2       c            Seeded raisins, chopped
      2/3   c            Chopped candied cherries
      2/3   c            Chopped candied orange peel
      2/3   c            Chopped citron
      1/2   c            Blanched almonds, shaved
    1       t            Grated lemon rind
    4       c            Sifted cake flour
    1 1/2   c            Shortening
    1 1/2   c            Sugar
    8                    Eggs
    1       t            Salt
    1       t            Baking powder
 
   Combine fruits, nuts and rind with half of flour.
   Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.  Beat in
   eggs, one at a time.  Combine remaining flour, salt
   and baking powder and sift together 3 times. Add to
   creamed mixture. Add fruit and nut mixture and blend
   well. Pour into greased loaf pans lined with greased
   brown paper.  Bake in a 300 degree over for 1 1/2
   hours. Makes 4 loaves (7x3x2 1/2)
  
 
 
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