Ingredients

  • 1 lb bread dough
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 1 teaspoon clove
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 12 lb dried currant, washed and drained
  • 12 lb seeded raisins, washed and drained

Method

  • Let dough rise; add brown sugar, butter, eggs, cream, cloves and nutmeg.
  • Mix well.
  • Dissolve soda in water; mix into dough.
  • Add currants and raisins; mix well.
  • Turn into greased pan.
  • Let rise for 20 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated 325 F oven for 1 hour or until cake tests done.
  • Cool.
  • Ice as desired and garnish with candied cherries.