Ingredients

• 2lbs homemade five – finger fruits
• 1 lb flour (or 3 2/3 cups flour appox.)
• 1lb sugar
• 1 lb butter/margarine, softened
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon ground glove
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a dash of angostura bitters
• 4-6 tablespoons browning
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

• preheat oven to 270 degrees f
• in a large bowl , add flour, salt, baking powder and all spices mentioned. mix well and set aside
• to a large mixing bowl, add softened butter and mix for a couple seconds to break it down.
• add sugar and mix for 5 minutes on medium high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl often
• add eggs, a little at a time until fully incorporated. next, add in fruits, essences and lime juice. mix well.
• next, add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. add in the browning and fold in gently.
• once finished, divide equally into 2 6″pans (buttered and floured) or an 8″ pan. tap lightly to get rid of any air bubbles. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean
• allow to cool completely in pans before removing. best served after sitting over night.
• enjoy!

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