Unk's White Fruit Cake

Ingredients

• 1 lb pecans � pound candied pineapple

Instructions

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   � pound candied red cherries � pound candied green cherries 1 pound white raisins (or dates) 1 ounce brandy or rum avoring 2� cup sugar 1� cups butter 6 large eggs 4 cups sifted our 1 teaspoon salt � teaspoon baking powder 1� teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg Peach brandy or Spiced rum Mix nuts and fruit together in a ver y large bowl.

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   Preheat oven to 275�.

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   Cream butter, sugar and brandy or rum avoring.

4. 4

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.

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   Combine dr y ingredients together in a bowl and add to butter, sugar, egg mixture.

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   Take a large, sturdy, spoon and pour batter over nut and fruit mixture.

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   Line a bundt pan, tube pan, (whatever pan you like) with parchment paper and cooking spray.

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   Bake approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

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   Take out of pan and cool.

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    Once cool, brush with peach brandy, rum (or spiced rum).

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    Wrap cake in saran wrap, parchment and foil, or place in an airtight bowl.

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    Rebrush with alcohol once a week; wrapping tightly between dousings.

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    Note: For a more boozy cake, soak the nuts and raisins in either spiced rum or peach brandy for up to 12 hours.