I’ve had this and it’s goooooood 🙂
Ingredients
- 2 c flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 nutmeg
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1/2 c margarine
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 c sour milk (you can use fresh milk & add 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 1 tsp soda dissolved in sour milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 c raisins
- 2 c chopped dates
- 1/2 c walnuts
- 1 small jar red cherries (drained and cut into halves)
- 1 small jar green cherries (drained and cut into halves)
- 1/2 c brandy or sherry (optional)
Preparation:
Prepare fruits the night before by mixing together the last 6 ingredients (this includes the brandy or sherry if it’s there) in a bowl and refrigerate.
Sift together the first 6 ingredients. Mix all ingredients (sifted items, fruits, and remaining items) together well in a large bowl. Grease 2 loaf pans and line with wax paper. Split mixture to put into both pans. Put brown paper over the loaf pans and bake at 325 degrees F for 3/4 hour. Remove brown paper and continue baking for another 1/2 hour at 325 F. Ovens vary, test cakes with a toothpick in the center to make sure they are done.
Note from Nanny, “GOOD LUCK” hehehehe