Plum Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
• 1 1/2 cups raisins, finely chopped
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup nuts, chopped
• 3 tablespoons candied orange or lemon citron, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chopped apples
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup fruit juice and 1/2 cup brandy may be substituted for the milk if desired.