*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          TOM LESTER'S FRUITCAKE

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts
                Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----CANDIED FRUITS-----
   1       lb           Cherries
   1       lb           Pineapple
   1       lb           Citron peel
     1/2   lb           Orange peel
                        -----DRIED FRUITS-----
   1       lb           Figs
   1       lb           Pitted dates
   1       lb           Raisins
   1       lb           Currants or Golden Raisins
                        -----SHELLED NUTS-----
   2 1/2   lb           Pecans
     1/4   lb           Black Walnuts (or English)
                        -----OTHER INGREDIENTS-----
  12                    Eggs
   1       lb           Butter
   3 1/2   c            Flour (approx.)
   2       c            Granulated sugar
   1       c            Heavy molasses (sorghum,
                        - ribbon cane or blackstrap
     1/2   ts           Baking soda (dissolved in
                        - the molasses)



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