Mashed Potato Fruit Cake
Difficulty: easy
Prep Time: Five Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1 pkg raisins
1 pkg currants
1/2 cup hot water
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 egg (optional)
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1 pkg raisins
1 pkg currants
1/2 cup hot water
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 egg (optional)
Mash potatoes while hot. Add sugar and shortening; mix well. Add molasses, spices and floured fruit. Add hot water with salt and soda added. Stir in flour; beat well. Batter should be stiff. One egg may be added if desired. Bake for 3 hours in medium (300°F) oven. This cake keeps well.
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