*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Poor Man's Fruitcake

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruitcakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1                    Box raisens
   2      cups          Water
     1/2  cup           Shortening
   2      cups          Sugar
   1      tablespoon    Cinnamon
   1      tablespoon    Cocoa
   1      tablespoon    Nutmeg
     1/2  cup           Orange juice
     1/2  cup           Brandy or wine
   4      cups          Flour
   1      tablespoon    Baking soda
   2      cups          Chopped dry fruit
                        Mixed -- dates.
   1      cup           Chopped nuts

Boil first 7 items for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. 
Stir in the 1/2 cup juice and 1/2 cup Brandy to raisen mixture 
Add the dry ingred's and add the nuts and
 fruit if desired for a fruitcake like cake.
 Pour into 10x14 pan.Which has been greased. 
Bake in 350 degree oven for an hour or until tested done.

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