*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       California Molded Fruitcake

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruitcakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          Butter
   2      cups          Sugar
   6                    Eggs -- separated
     1/2  teaspoon      Cream of tartar
   1      cup           Milk
   1      teaspoon      Brandy extract OR (3/4 cup -- milk, 1/4 cup brandy
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla
   3 1/2  cups          Flour
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   2      cups          Golden raisins
   1      cup           Dried apricots -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Candied orange peel -- chopped
   1      cup           Walnuts -- coarsely chopped

Beat butter until light and creamy.  
Gradually add sugar, beating until smooth.  
Beat egg yolks together lightly and add. 
Combine milk, brandy and vanilla. Mix flour and salt together.
 Alternately ad milk mix and flour mix to butter mix. 
Fold in fruits and nuts. Beat egg white with cream of 
tartar until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into batter gently but thoroughly.
Pour mixture into 2 buttered and floured 6-cup molds.
 Make 275`F for 2 1/2 hours or until they test done.
 Cool. Unmold.

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