500 g raisins 1 lb
500 ml white sugar 2 cup
625 ml water 2 1/2 cup
25 ml shortening 2 tbsp
5 ml cinnamon 1 tsp
5 ml nutmeg 1 tsp
2 ml allspice 1/2 tsp
5 ml cloves 1 tsp
15 ml vanilla 1 tbsp
1 25 L all purpose flour 5 cup
10 ml baking powder 2 tsp
10 ml baking soda 2 tsp
5 ml salt 1 tsp
250 g glazed cherries 8 oz
250 g walnuts, chopped 8 oz
125 ml carrot, grated 1/2 cup
Mix together raisins, carrots, sugar, water and shortening and bring to a boil; let cool to room temperature. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans and bake in preheated 250 F (120 C) for 2 hours or until done. Cool and wrap. Let rest for a few days in refrigerator. Serve chilled with coffee.
Serves 12