Ingredients

  • 1 c. Wesson oil
  • 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. thinly sliced citron
  • 1 1/2 c. whole candied cherries
  • 1 c. candied pineapple
  • 1 c. chopped figs
  • 1 c. seedless raisins
  • 3 c. nuts
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 c. orange juice

Method

  • Heat oven to 275°.
  • Line pans with lightly greased brown paper.
  • Combine oil, sugar and eggs.
  • Beat 2 minutes in large bowl.
  • Combine 1 cup of flour with nuts and fruits.
  • Sift remaining flour with baking powder, salt and spices.
  • Stir into Wesson oil mixture alternately with orange juice.
  • Pour batter over fruit mixture; blend well.
  • Turn into prepared pans.
  • Place a pan of water on lower oven rack.
  • Bake cake 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until done.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • Remove from pans; peel off paper.