Barbara’s Boiled Fruitcake
(from Heather P’s recipe box)
Easy and moist, not too rich
Double the recipe to make into Christmas cake
Source: Barbara from New Plymouth, a Gourmet Hostess of mine
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 20 people
Categories: Cakes
Ingredients
- 500 g mixed dried fruit
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1/2 C water
- 1 T golden syrup
- 75 g butter
- 1/2 t baking soda
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 C plain flour
- 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/2 t cinammon
- 1/2 t mixed spice
- essences to taste
Directions
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Place first 5 ingredients into saucepan, bring to boil then simmer two minutes.
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Add baking soda and leave to cool.
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Add egg and sifted dry ingredients.
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Place into 20cm square, lined cake tin.
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Bake at 160oC approximately 40 minutes.
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Cool in tin.