Old Fashioned Fruit Cake
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. lard
- 1 c. hot water
- 1 tsp. ginger
- 1 c. molasses
- 1 egg
- 3 c. flour
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. soda
- 2 tsp. baking powder
Nutrition
Values are indicative, matched from the Open Food Facts food database. per 100 g
- 364kcalCalories
- 4.55gProtein
- 9.09gFat
- 68.18gCarbohydrates
- 43.18gSugars
- 2.27gFiber
- 0.62gSalt
Instructions
1. Cream the shortening, sugar and egg.
2. Mix molasses, water and soda.
3. Add to sugar mixture. Add sifted dry ingredients.
4. Mix well. Bake in 3 layers in a 275° oven for 50 minutes.
5. Spread with cooked, mashed dried apples, sweetened to taste.
