Ingredients
2 lb. sultana raisins1 lb. dates, chopped1 lb. citron, cut into thin strips1 lb. figs,
chopped1 lb. butter1 lb. sugar8 eggs1 lb. flour1/2 tsp. soda2 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/2 tsp.
allspice1/2 tsp. cloves1/2 c. grape juice
Method
Prepare the fruits and dredge with one-third cupful of the flour.
Creamthe butter, add the sugar gradually, and beat together thoroughly.
Separate the eggs, beat the yolks until they are thick andlemon-colored,
and add to the sugar and butter. Sift the flour, soda,and spices together, and add to the mixture.
Fold in the egg whitesbeaten stiff, add the grape juice, and fold in the fruits.
Bake in thesame way as fruit cake.
