Black Cake

Directions

1. 1

   Ingredients 1 pound raisins, minced 1 pound prunes, pitted, minced 1 pound currants, dried, minced 1 pound cherries, glaced, minced 6 oz lem

2. 2

   let the fruit macerate, covered, at room temperature for at least two weeks

3. 3

   In a heavy skillet combine one pound of the brown sugar and 1 cup water

4. 4

   Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and gently boil the syrup, swirling the skillet occasionally, for

5. 5

   Let the syrup cool

6. 6

   Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg together into a bowl

7. 7

   In the large bowl of an electric mixer cream together the remaining brown sugar and the butter until it is fluffy

8. 8

   then beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition