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Fruit cake ( light or dark coloured ) is made with chopped candied fruit and/or dried fruit, nuts and spices . They are served during weddings and Christmas and can be kept for many months .. Ingredients:
this is a fool proof recipe . you can adjust the measurement . just add right enough flour to hold the fruits tight . |
100 g plain flour |
100 g self raising flour |
100 g butter |
150 g molasses or light corn syrup ( for light coloured cake ) |
250 to 350 g dried fruits cooked in fruit juice ( light coloured fruits like golden raisins for light coloured cake ) |
50 g water |
1 tsp baking soda |
1/2 tsp spice pwd |
pinch of salt |
2 eggs , beaten |
brandy ( optional ) |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven at 180 deg C .
2. Line a loaf or 18 cm pan with baking paper ( I use foil to prevent the cake from browning )
3. Grease them .
4. Melt the butter and sugar .
5. Add the water , soda , spice and fruits .
6. Once it starts to boil , simmer 1 minute.
7. Cool it completely . ( Its important )
8. Add the well beaten egg , flour and salt .
9. Mix well and pour into the greased pan .
10. Bake for 60 mins or more until the skewer inserted comes out clean .
11. OPTIONAL :
12. Spike the cake with few tbsp of brandy every few days until it reaches the flavour you prefer .
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