Christmas Cake

Christmas Cake

Ingredients 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups golden raisins 1 pound mixed, diced candied fruits and peels 1/2 cup slivered, blanched almonds 1 cup shortening 1 cup of sugar 5 eggs 1/2 teaspoon each orange, lemon, and rum flavorings Glaze   Method Grease a 9-inch tube pan. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. […]

Brazil Nut Cake

Brazil Nut Cake

Ingredients 2 cups shelled, whole Brazil nuts 1 pound pitted dates 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Method Set oven for slow, 300-degrees. Grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan and line with waxed paper. Combine nuts, dates, […]

Plum Pudding

Plum Pudding

Ingredients 3 cups soft, coarse bread crumbs 1 cup warm milk 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine 1 cup sweet orange marmalade 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup mixed, diced candied fruits and peels  Method Grease a 1-quart […]

Light Fruitcake

Light Fruitcake

Ingredients 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup of sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 6 egg whites 3 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon soda 1 pound white raisins 3/4 pound candied pineapple 1 1/4 cup pecans 1/2 cup coconut Method Cream shortening and sugar. Sift the flour, salt, and cream of […]

White Christmas Fantasy

White Christmas Fantasy

Ingredients 2 cups whipping cream 2 jars (7 ounces each) marshmallow cream 1 1/2 cups whole almonds 2/3 cups each red and green candied cherries, chopped 2 cans (8.5 ounces each) crushed pineapples, drained 1/3 cup lime or lemon juice 4 teaspoons rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract 1 teaspoon almond extract Method Whip cream […]

Egg Nog Pie

Egg Nog Pie

Ingredients 1 envelope gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 4 eggs 1 cup water 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 cup rum or brandy 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt   Method Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar and salt.  Add hot water gradually and cook in double boiler until consistency, stirring constantly.  Soften gelatin in […]