Maureen's Carrot Fruit Cake
6 ea carrot -- grated 2 2/3 c sugar 1 lb raisins 2 2/3 c water 2 TB butter 2 ts cinnamon 2 ts cloves, ground 2 ts allspice 2 ts salt 4 c flour 4 ts baking soda 1 l...
Ingredients
- 6ea carrot -- grated
- 22/3 c sugar
- 1lbraisins
- 22/3 c water
- 2tb butter
- 2ts cinnamon
- 2ts cloves, ground
- 2ts allspice
Directions
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NONE ***** 6 ea carrot -- grated 2 2/3 c sugar 1 lb raisins 2 2/3 c water 2 TB butter 2 ts cinnamon 2 ts cloves, ground 2 ts allspice 2 ts s
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Remove from the heat and cool
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Stir in the flour, soda then the candied fruit and nuts
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Pour batter into well greased and floured loaf pans or one large bundt pan
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Bake in 325 to 350 degree oven for one hour
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If you wish to season this with spirits use about 1/2 cup of rum or brandy and after the cake has cooled thorougly, pour the alcohol gently
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It may be best to do this just a little at a time over the period of 30 min
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Wrap tightly in foil and store in a cool place for as long a 3 months