Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon anise extract
- 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cardamom and cloves
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup candied lemon peel
- 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup candied orange peel
- 3 tablespoons candied pineapple
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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Sep 27, 2014
I have been looking for this original recipe for a very long time. Thanks for sharing. It is delicious.
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