Gran-Gran’s Black Fruit Cake

Introduction

Another Fall and Winter favorite! This is a Charlestonian tradition from my great grandmother. The perfect snack or dessert for all holiday occasions. Simple and full of flavor, you can’t beat it. Pairs perfectly with your favorite sweater and a warm cup of coffee. Comment down below what you think!

Ingredients You Will Need

• 1/2 box of seeded raisins
• 1/2 pound candied pineapple
• 1/2 pound candied cherries
• 1/2 pound candied citron
• 1/2 pound brown sugar
• 1/2 pound butter
• 1-2 cups of chopped nuts (walnuts are my favorite)
• 1 3/4 cups self rising flour
• 6 eggs

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300
2. Toss candied fruit and raisins with flour to coat
3. Cream together butter and brown sugar
4. Beat eggs and add to butter and sugar mixture
5. Add in rest of flour and stir in nuts
6. Line tube cake pan with brown paper and rub butter over paper
7. Evenly spread batter in tube pan
8. Cover top of pan with brown paper
9. Place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven
10. Bake for 4 hours