Mrs. Mackinnon's Christmas Fruitcake

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups golden raisins (about 12 ounces)
  • 2 cups dark raisins (about 9 ounces)
  • 1 3/4 cups dried currants (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 3/4 cups chopped glacéed fruits (such as red cherries, pineapple, and apricots)
  • 3/4 cup chopped candied orange peel
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons dark rum
  • 2 teaspoons each grated orange and lemon peels
  • 1 teaspoon Lyle's Golden Syrup or light molasses
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
  • 5 large eggs

Description

A Dense, Dark, Moist Mix Of Flour, Butter, Eggs, Rum, And Candied Fruits.

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