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Rich Fruit Cake
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250g (8oz) sultanas 500g (1lb) currants 250g (8oz) raisins 125g (4oz) glace cherries 60g (2oz) mixed peel 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind |
2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup brandy 500g (1lb butter) 1 ½ cups sugar 4 cups plain flour 1 cup self-raising flour 8 eggs pinch salt |
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Method: Place sultanas, currants, roughly chopped raisins, halved cherries, chopped mixed peel, orange and lemon rind, lemon juice and brandy in a large bowl and mix well. Cover, leave overnight. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in fruit mixture, add sifted flours and salt. Mix well. Place mixture in deep 25cm (10in) well greased cake tin which has been lined with two sheets of brown paper and one sheet of greaseproof paper. Bake in low oven for approximately 3 hours or until cake is cooked when tested with skewer. |
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