https://www.holidaymarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/280/Spiced_Paw_Paw_Fruit_Cake
Yield: Makes 2 loaves
| 3 1/2 | cups | flour | |
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| 4 | teaspoons | baking powder | |
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| 1 | teaspoon | salt | |
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | baking soda | |
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| 2 | teaspoons | cinnamon | |
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| 2 | teaspoons | ground ginger | |
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| 1 | teaspoon | nutmeg | |
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| 1 1/3 | cups | shortening | |
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| 1 1/3 | cups | sugar | |
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| 4 | eggs | ||
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| 2 | cups | Paw Paw fruit puree | |
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| 1 | cup | raisins | |
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| 1 1/2 | cups | chopped nuts | |
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| 3 | cups | candied fruits | |
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Sift flour with baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices.    
In separate bowl, cream shortening and gradually blend in sugar; beat until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs, one at a time.  Add flour mixture alternately with Paw Paw puree.  Mix raisins, nuts and fruit and stir into batter.  Turn into 2 greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pans.  
Bake in a slow oven (300 F.) for about 2 hours.  Keep a shallow pan of hot water underneath cake throughout baking time.  Store cooled cakes in a tightly closed container.   Makes about 5-1/2 pounds of fruit cake. 
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
https://www.holidaymarkets.com/Recipes/Detail/280/Spiced_Paw_Paw_Fruit_Cake
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