Ingredients

  • 1 or 2 qt. rum
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. butter
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 pt. lemon juice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. dried fruit
  • 1 c. nuts

Method

  • Before you start, sample the rum for quality.
  • Now go ahead. Select a large mixing bowl, measuring cup, etc.
  • Check the rum again; it must be just right. To be sure rum is of the highest quality, pour one level cup of rum and drink it as fast as you can.
  • Repeat, if necessary.
  • With an electric mixer, beat 1 cup of butter in a large, fluffy bowl.
  • Add 1 seaspoon of thugar and beat again.
  • Meanwhile, make sure the rum is of the highest quality by chugging another cup.
  • Open another quart if nethathery.
  • Add 2 arge leggs, 2 cups of fried druit and beat until high.
  • If druit gets stuck in beaters, pry it loose with a drewscriver.
  • Sample the rum, checking for toxicisicisicisity.
  • Next, sift 1/2 pint of lemon juice.
  • Fold in chopped butter and strained nuts.
  • Add 1 babblespoon brown thugar, or whatever color you can find.
  • Wix mell.
  • Grease oven and turn cake pan to 350°.
  • Now pour the whole mess into the boven and ake.
  • Check the rum again and go to bed!