Citron Jewel Cake

180 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 65-75

126 calories per serving view nutrition facts

12 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	flour, all-purpose
2	teaspoons	baking powder
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	nutmeg
1/2	cup	vegetable shortening	solid
1	cup	brown sugar	packed
2	large	eggs	large
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/2	cup	citron	or candied fruit, chopped
1/2	cup	nuts	chopped
1	x	frosting	nutmeg frosting

Directions

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; set aside.

Cream together the solid shortening and brown sugar until creamy.

Add well beaten eggs and vanilla; mix well.

Gradually add the flour mixture and mix with electric mixer for 1 -2 minutes.

Fold in candied fruit and nuts. (Mix fruit and nuts with a sprinkling of flour first to keep them separated.)

Pour batter into well greased and lightly floured loaf pan, about 9 by 5 by 3 inches.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 65-75 minutes or until tests done.

You may also bake this in a 9-inch tube pan that has been lightly greased and floured, for 55-60 minutes.

Cool cake then frost.

*Nutmeg Frosting:

Cream 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and a dash of salt.

Blend in 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons hot cream.

Thin with a few more drops of cream if necessary for spreading consistency.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 39g

Amount per Serving

Calories 126 29% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 35mg	12%
Sodium 210mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	3%		Iron	9%

* 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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