3 c. flour

3 c. sugar (brown)

2 lbs. butter

3 tsp. baking powder

1 dozen eggs.

1/2 lb. mixed fruits

1/2 lb. raisins

2 tbsp. rum

1/2 c. wine

1/2 c. molasses

1 tbsp. vanilla

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. mixed spice

Cream butter and sugar. Beat eggs thoroughly; add to the creamed butter and sugar. Add flour 1 cup at a time (sift flour). Add baking powder and salt. Stir in fruit, rum, wine and molasses until you get a smooth paste. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.