1904 - The Blue Grass Cook Book

Blue Grass Plum Cake

DDV CULINARY

1 pound of butter,
1 pound of granulated sugar,
1 pound of flour,
1 dozen eggs (white and yellows well beaten separately),
3 pounds of raisins (after seeding),
1 1/2 pounds of currants (after cleaning),
1 1/2 pounds of citron (cut very thin),
1 nutmeg (grated),
2 tablespoons of powdered cinnamon,
1 1/2 pounds of blanched almonds (sliced),
1 1/2 pounds of candied fruit (cut in small pieces),
    cherries, peaches, or apricots (do not cut cherries),
2 lemons (juice),
1 cup of golden syrup,
1 tumbler of mixed brandy, whisky, or rum.

Flour all the fruit with part of 1 pound called for, and do not add extra flour.
Bake slowly in moderate oven for 5 or 6 hours.