Columbus Fruit Cake

Mrs. M. L. Gallagher

• 1 Tbsp. Crisco
• 1 c. water
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 lb. raisins
• 1/2 lb. currants
• 1/2 Tbsp. salt
• 3 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 5 Tbsp. hot water
• 1 Tbsp. nutmeg
• 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
• 2 lbs. fruit mix
• 1/2 c. dark molasses
• Nuts (if desired)

Boil together for 3 minutes the first six ingredients. Remove from heat and let cool. Sift flour, nutmeg and cinnamon together. Dissolve baking soda in the 5 tablespoons hot water. Add alternately to the cooled mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add fruit mix and molasses (and nuts if desired). Bake 1 1/2 hours in a slow oven (325 degrees).