Rum Smash

Photo: flickr user bdjsb7

Preparation

Read directions carefully before starting cake. 2 c. sugar 2 c. mixed fruit 2 c. dried fruit 3 c. sifted flour 2 tbsp. baking powder 1 c. chopped nuts 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1 c. high performance rum

Before starting, sample rum and check for quality, good isn't it? To begin select large mixing bowl and measuring cups, sample rum again. It must be just right. Beat 1 cup butter in a large bowl until fluffy, add 1 teaspoon sugar and beat again. Add 2 large eggs and 2 cups dried fruit and beat until very high. Sample rum again and check for consistency (hic). Delicious. Next sift 3 cups baking powder ? and a pinch of rum, 1 teaspoon soda and 1 cup salt (or was it pepper) ? Anyway don't fret. Sample rum again! Zowie! Next sift in 1/2 pint leon juice, fold in chopped butter, milk and

This was in a cookbook in Rochester, New York when I was on vacation couple years ago. Thought it was cute.