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Citron Jewel Cake/1953 Bakeoff

Make Citron Jewel Cake/1953 Pillsbury Bakeoff at home with All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Brown Sugar Packed, and Vanilla Extract. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 2 cup
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; set aside.

2. 2

   Cream together the solid shortening and brown sugar until creamy.

3. 3

   Add well beaten eggs and vanilla; mix well.

4. 4

   Gradually add the flour mixture and mix with electric mixer for 1-2 minutes.

5. 5

   Fold in candied fruit and nuts. (mix fruit and nuts with a sprinkling of flour first to keep them separated) Pour batter into well greased and lightly floured loaf pan, about 9 by 5 by 3 inches.

6. 6

   Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 65-75 minutes or until tests done.

7. 7

   You may also bake this in a 9-inch tube pan that has been lightly greased and floured, for 55-60 minutes.

8. 8

   Cool cake then frost. * Nutmeg