ELLEN’S NORWEGIAN FRUIT CAKE

ELLEN’S NORWEGIAN FRUIT CAKE

(From the Kitchen of Ellen Reisetter Rice)

(Do not cut up fruit or nuts — leave whole)

  • 1 1/2 lbs. Pitted dates
  • 1 lb. Brazil nuts
  • 1 lb. Walnuts
  • 1 4 oz. jar Candied Cherries
  • 1 1/2 cups unsifted white flour
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 t. baking powder
  • 4 eggs – well beaten
  • 1 t. salt

Mix batter until smooth, add whole fruit. Bake in I large bread pan I hour at 3250 or 4 small loaf pans for about 45 minutes.

Slice thin to serve.

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