Grandma’s Molasses Fruitcake

Grandma’s Molasses Fruitcake,

you will need the following ingredients:

Raisins: 2 cups

Walnuts: 2 cups, chopped

Molasses: 1 cup

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make Grandma’s Molasses Fruitcake:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or a round cake pan.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the raisins, chopped walnuts, and molasses. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Set aside the mixture and let it sit for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible. This allows the raisins to plump up and absorb the flavors.

After the fruit mixture has soaked, add the remaining ingredients for the fruitcake batter. You may use Grandma’s specific recipe if available, or you can use a basic fruitcake batter recipe. Typical ingredients for the fruitcake batter include:

All-purpose flour: 2 cups

Baking soda: 1 teaspoon

Salt: 1/2 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon

Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon

Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened

Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup

Eggs: 2

Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

Milk: 1/2 cup

Mix the batter ingredients together in a separate bowl until well combined.

Combine the fruit mixture with the batter and stir until everything is evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into the greased and floured loaf pan or round cake pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Once the fruitcake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

For optimal flavor, wrap the cooled fruitcake tightly in plastic wrap or foil and let it age for at least a couple of days before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the cake to become moist and rich.