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Old Williamsburg Fruitcake

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  My mama's fruitcake recipe - Even if you think you don't like fruitcake, this one will make a fan out of you! It's really delishhhhhhhh! 
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Makes 1 tube pan cake or 2 loaves.
​1 cup butter        
2 and 1/3 cups sugar
4 egg yolks                     
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white grape juice or peach brandy
1 pound walnuts, chopped
1 box golden raisins
1/2 lb. red candied cherries, chopped
1/2 lb. candied pineapple, chopped
4  egg whites, beaten stiff, not dry
2 cups flaked coconut
  1. Cream butter.  Gradually add sugar, beating thoroughly after each addition.  Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until light and fluffy after each addition. 
  2. Blend in 1 cup of the flour and then juice or brandy.
  3. Mix the remaining flour, walnuts, cherries, pineapple, and coconut.  Fold in beaten egg whites.
  4. Turn batter into a greased 10" tube pan lined with greased brown paper or baking parchment.   Spread evenly in pan.
  5. Bake at  300° for 2 hours and 45 minutes or until cake tests done.  If baking in loaf pans - cooking time will be shorter.
  6. Cool completely on wire rack before removing from pan.
  7. Brush cake with additional white grape juice or brandy.   Wrap tightly in aluminum foil.   Store in a cool place.       
  8. Makes one 10 pound fruitcake or may be baked in 2 loaf pans in less baking time.
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