Directions
- 1
Combine dry cake mixes, flour and baking powder.
- 2
Cream together the oil and eggs until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
- 4
Add the preserves and mix well.
- 5
Add the nuts and mix well.
- 6
In a bowl, combine the raisins, dates and candied fruit.
- 7
Toss this mixture in 2 tablespoons flour to separate.
- 8
Add the fruit to the rest of the mixture and mix well.
- 9
Make sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 10
Pour into greased and floured loaf pans.
- 11
Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.
- 12
Will make about 12 small loaf pans.
- 13
When cool, wrap in bourbon soaked cheesecloth and freeze.
- 14
Take out at least one day from use.
Published October 10, 2026 · straight from the family recipe box, exactly as the family wrote it.
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