Grandma Calla's Fruit Cake

2 Pounds Chopped Seedless Raisins	1 Level Teaspoon Cloves
1 Pound Cleaned Currants	1 Tablespoon Nutmeg
1 Cup Chopped Citron	1 Cup Sugar
4 Cups Flour	1 Cup Sorghum Syrup
1 Heaping Teaspoon Baking Soda	1 Cup Shortening
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon	1 Cup Strong Cold Coffee

Mix together fruit with 1/2 cup flour. In separate bowl, combine remaining flour, baking soda, and spices. Blend together, sugar, sorghum syrup, shortening and coffee. Add dry ingredients until just moistened. Bake slowly (300-325 degrees) for an hour or longer. Makes 2 cakes.

Early 1900s Recipe - Calla Stacker

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