Boiled Fruitcake

"This is an easy-to-make dark boiled fruit cake. Slice and freeze to have on hand when unexpected quests arrive."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 10mins
Ingredients:
12
Yields:
1 cake
Serves:
16-24
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large saucepan, place the mixed fruit, butter & water.
  • Add marmalade and mixed spice, and mix together.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat then boil gently for 5 minutes.
  • Add bicarb soda and stir.
  • Leave to cool.
  • When cool, add 2 eggs and mix well.
  • Gently fold in flour.
  • Turn into a 20cm greased cake tin.
  • Bake at 150 degrees celsius for 20 minutes.
  • Then, 125 degrees celsius for 20 minutes or until cooked.
  • Turn on to a wire rack.
  • 1 tablespoon of rum can be drizzled over the top.
  • Notes: Orange juice or rum can be used instead of water.
  • Fan-forced electric oven used.

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