Domino Sugar Southern Fruitcake

1960s recipe from box

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine candied fruits, raisins, currants, nuts and V2 cup flour. Sift remaining 112

Step 2

cups flour, spices and soda together. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and brandy

Step 3

extract, beating until light. Add lemon juice. Gradually add flour mixture, blending until

Step 4

smooth. Add fruit and nut mixture. Pour batter into greased 10-inch tube pan lined

Step 5

with waxed paper. Bake in slow oven 275 F. 2V2 hours or until cake springs back

Step 6

when touched lightly. Cool 30 minutes: remove pan and cool thoroughly on rack. Wrap

Step 7

cake in brandy soaked cheesecloth. Store in airtight container a week before serving

Step 8

For easier slicing, chill cake. Yield: one 10-inch tube cake.