Rich Dark Xmas Fruit Cake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a rich home made fruit cake.They turned out great.It's moist,dark brown cake with plenty of nuts&dried fruits soaked in rum for several days ahead.... Ingredients:
plain flour 300g |
mixed dried fruit 250g(soaked in rum) |
raisins 200g |
dates 5og |
honey 130ml |
unsalted butter softened 200g |
dark brown sugar 175g |
fresh orange 1(juice&zest only) |
mixed spice 1tsp |
coco powder 2tsp |
egg 2 beaten |
ground almonds 25g |
baking soda 1/2tsp |
baking powder 1/2tsp |
rum 2tsp |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan add the fruits,butter,sugar,honey,orange juice&zest,mixed spice,coco powder,rum
2. Heat the mixture until it reaches a gentle boil,simmer for 5min
3. Remove&cool
4. Then add the beaten eggs,flr bit by bit,ground almonds,baking soda,baking pwder&mix it well with wooden spoon...
5. pour the mixture &bake for 1-1 1/2hr
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