Directions:
- Line greased 3 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch loaf pans with waxed or parchment paper, allowing 1/2 inch to extend above all sides of pans. Do not flatten.
- Shred fruit mix.
- Halve cherries, nut meats, and dates. (If you use pineapple and citron instead, cut the size of almonds).
- Dredge fruit in 1/4 cup flour.
- In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar; add honey and eggs; beat well.
- In small bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour with dry ingredients.
- Alternately add flour mixture and liquid of choice to the creamed mixture.
- Pour batter over floured fruits and mix well.
- Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Place a pan containing 2 cups of water on bottom shelf while baking. Cakes baked with water have greater volume.
- BAKE at 250 degrees 3-4 hours.
- IF DECORATING with nuts and cherries, place on cakes 2 hours before done.
- Before wrapping up cake the first time, mom drizzled brandy or rum over each cake. Then, once a week she drizzled more liquid on them.
- Store in covered container in a cool place.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 7441.33 Kcal (31155 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 3849.85 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 427.76g | 658% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 433.5mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 5439.44mg | 227% | |
| Potassium | 3899.53mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbs | 888.48g | 296% | |
| Sugars | 327.55g | 1310% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.43g | 254% | |
| Protein | 147.59g | 295% | |
| Vitamin C | 1786.6mg | 2978% | |
| Vitamin A | 81mg | 2700% | |
| Iron | 39.3mg | 218% | |
| Calcium | 5193.3mg | 519% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 623.58 Kcal (2611 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 322.62 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 35.85g | 658% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 36.33mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 455.82mg | 227% | |
| Potassium | 326.78mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbs | 74.45g | 296% | |
| Sugars | 27.45g | 1310% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.32g | 254% | |
| Protein | 12.37g | 295% | |
| Vitamin C | 149.7mg | 2978% | |
| Vitamin A | 6.8mg | 2700% | |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 218% | |
| Calcium | 435.2mg | 519% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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