Charlestown Mini-super Recipes
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					Spiced Paw Paw Fruit Cake
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Yield: Makes 2 loaves
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 3 1/2 | cups | flour | 
									
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											| 4 | teaspoons | baking powder | 
									
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											| 1 | teaspoon | salt | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | baking soda | 
									
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											| 2 | teaspoons | cinnamon | 
									
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											| 2 | teaspoons | ground ginger | 
									
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											| 1 | teaspoon | nutmeg | 
									
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											| 1 1/3 | cups | shortening | 
									
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											| 1 1/3 | cups | sugar | 
									
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											| 4 |  | eggs | 
									
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											| 2 | cups | Paw Paw fruit puree | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | raisins | 
									
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											| 1 1/2 | cups | chopped nuts | 
									
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											| 3 | cups | candied fruits | 
									
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						Directions:
						Sift flour with baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices.    
In separate bowl, cream shortening and gradually blend in sugar; beat until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs, one at a time.  Add flour mixture alternately with Paw Paw puree.  Mix raisins, nuts and fruit and stir into batter.  Turn into 2 greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pans.  
Bake in a slow oven (300 F.) for about 2 hours.  Keep a shallow pan of hot water underneath cake throughout baking time.  Store cooled cakes in a tightly closed container.   Makes about 5-1/2 pounds of fruit cake. 
					 
				
				
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Charlestown Mini-super Recipes
	https://www.charlestownminisuper.com/Recipes/Detail/280/Spiced_Paw_Paw_Fruit_Cake