Ingredients

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups dates, chopped
  • 4 cups walnuts, chopped
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup white grape juice
  • 1 teaspoon clove
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 lbs candied fruit
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups applesauce

Method

  • Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
  • Measure out fruit and nuts, dates and raisins in a very large bowl.
  • Cream together butter and sugar, add eggs and beat well.
  • Alternately add dry ingredients and grape juice to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix into fruit, nuts and applesauce.
  • Pour into prepared pans weighing about 2 lb. each.
  • Bake at 275F about 2 hours, or until pick comes out clean.