Old Fashioned Fruit Cake

Steps

1. Place all chopped fruits and nuts in a medium bowl. Stir to combine

2. Preheat the oven to 300°F.

3. Whisk flour, baking powder, allspice, and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside.

4. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft and fluffy.

5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add grape juice.

6. Add dry ingredients a bit at a time, mixing after each addition. Fold in the fruit mixture.

7. Line two 8-inch x 4-inch cake pans with parchment paper. Fill the cake pans and bake for 70-80 minutes or until evenly browned.

8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pan for 45 minutes. Lift out of the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.

9. Soak two pieces of cheesecloth with rum and wrap around each loaf. Cover, and let sit for at least a week. Repeat the process if desired. The cake may also be served plain.