Christmas Memory Fruitcake

6 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 5 hours

4424 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 cake suggest servings

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Ingredients

2 1/2	pounds	brazil nuts
2 1/2	pounds	raisins, seedless	white and dark
1/2	pound	candied cherries
1/2	pound	candied pineapple
1	pound	citron
1/2	pound	almonds	blanched
1/2	pound	pecan halves
1/2	pound	walnuts
1/2	pound	figs	dried
1	tablespoon	nutmeg
1	tablespoon	cloves
2	tablespoons	chocolate unsweetened	grated
8	ounces	grape jelly
8	ounces	grape juice
8	ounces	bourbon whiskey
1	tablespoon	cinnamon
1	tablespoon	allspice
2	cups	butter
2	cups	sugar
12	large	eggs
4	cups	flour, all-purpose

Directions

Cut the fruits and nuts into small pieces, and coat them with some of the flour.

Cream the butter and sugar together, adding one egg at a time, beating well.

Add the rest of the flour.

Add the floured fruits and nuts, spices, seasoning, and flavorings.

Mix by hand.

Line a large cake tin with wax paper, grease, then flour.

Pour the mixture into the pan and put it in a steamer over cold water.

Close the steamer and bring the water to a rolling boil.

Lower the heat and steam the cake for about four-and-one-half hours.

Preheat oven to around 250 degrees, and bake for one hour.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1354g

Amount per Serving

Calories 4424 44% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 217.0g	333%
Saturated Fat 73.0g	365%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 879mg	293%
Sodium 973mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 570.0g	190%
Dietary Fiber 37.0g	147%
Sugars 362.0g
Protein 76.0g	153%

Vitamin A	75%		Vitamin C	24%
Calcium	66%		Iron	173%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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