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Grandma's Molasses Fruitcake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3-1/4 cups dried currants
2-2/3 cups raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup chopped candied citron or candied lemon peel
4 cups all-purpose flour divided
1 cup butter softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
1 cup molasses
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp each ground cinnamon nutmeg and cloves
1 cup strong brewed coffee
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300°. Grease and flour three 9x5-in. loaf pans. Line bottoms with waxed paper; grease and flour the paper. Combine currants, raisins, walnuts, candied citron and 1/4 cup flour. Toss to coat; set aside.
Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. In another bowl, whisk baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture alternately with coffee. Stir into currant mixture and mix well.
Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 days to blend flavors. Slice and bring to room temperature before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

 

 

 

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