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It’s that time of year again when we stay home, or up all night!  We have to, because it takes 4 hours to bake this ubiquitous Christmas cake.  This recipe has been in my family for years.  It’s so easy and fun.  It also makes a giant cake, so if you do want to divide it into two, or as I have done, use some of the mixture to make smaller ones to give away as presents, then you can have your cake and give it away too. 🙂  As you know all Christmas cakes get better with age.  Well, I am still eating this one in March if there’s any left.   So here’s the recipe, enjoy: (more…)