Mrs. Edwards' Fruit Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 c. sweet milk
8 egg whites (unbeaten)
4 c. sifted flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 lb. candied cherries
1 c. nuts
1 lb. raisins
1/2 lb. currants
1/2 lb. citron

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening.
Add spices, milk and egg whites; mix well.
Sift flour and baking powder; add fruit and nuts to flour mixture.
Stir into creamed mixture; blend well.
Pour into 5 greased and floured 8-inch round pans.
Bake in slow oven, 325\u00b0 for 40 minutes or until cakes spring back when lightly touched with finger.