Dark Fruitcake(Mom Slate, 1970) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening (margarine, Crisco or butter)
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
1 c. cider, wine or fruit juice (cold coffee) (rum can be used)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. soda
4 1/2 c. bread flour
6 c. candied fruit *
1 pkg. raisins *
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts *

Preparation

*Dredge in flour to prevent settling.