Fruitcake

Grease 2 loaf pans. Line bottoms. Grease paper.

In a large bowl mix:
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cloves

Add and mix well:
530gr diced mixed candied fruits
1 cup raisins
1 cup snipped pitted dates
1 cup chopped pecans

In another bowl, beat:
6 eggs
1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cup orange juice or apple juice
1 cup oil
1 tsp salt
6 Tbs molasses

Stir into flour mixture. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake at 300°F for 1 1/4 hours or till a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Place cake still in pan on wire rack and cool completely.

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