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Originally Posted by kidori

I have just registered here because I wanted to say thank you so much for the Nova Scotia Black Fruitcake recipe.

I have made this fruitcake and it is delicious. When I printed out the recipe I had copied on to my computer, you can imagine my consternation that there were no eggs in it. I knew I must have made a mistake but, since the recipe had been copied from a friend's cookbook, and I have long since lost sight of the friend, I was at a loss.

The recipe here is exactly what I have except for 5 eggs. I'll start the fruit soaking tonight, and bake tomorrow. Thank you again for this recipe, which, I believe, came originally from the New York Times Cookbook.

I'm really happy to know that this post helped you out. You are right on target about where the recipe comes from... The New York Times Cookbook by Craig Claiborne. It has a lot of great recipes. My mother bought it at a yard sale and passed it on to me. Enjoy your fruitcake!