Frances O'Brien'S Porter Cake

Frances O'Brien'S Porter Cake


1. Combine butter, sugar, & stout in a pan and bring slowly to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted.

2. Add fruit.

3. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

5. Grease 10" springform pan.

6. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

7. Mix flour, soda, & spices in a large bowl. Make a well in the center.

8. Add the beaten eggs & cooled fruit mixture to the flour.

9. Stir quickly together, mixing well.

10. Turn into pan and smooth top.

11. Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cake is done when a toothpick comes out clean.

12. Let cool in the pan.

13. Store in an air-tight tin.

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