Ingredients
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8
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8
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8
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2
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1/2
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4
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1/4
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3
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8
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8
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8
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2
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2
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2
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2
Directions
Rich Christmas Fruitcake, I have been making this particular fruit cake recipe for about 28 years now It’s a traditional cake for weddings, birthdays and Christmas in Australia Although I submitted the original recipe, I personally would soak the fruit for a day or two in port or brandy before I baked the cake, as I like a really moist and boozy fruit cake I double or triple the recipe depending on the size tins I will be using, and often make about 12 of these in varying sizes as gifts for Christmas , Hey Jan this is the first time Ibaked a fruit cake baked it on the 30th of dec I soaked the dried fruit in brandy for about a week i baked in two small loaf pans they came out u well baked:-) afer going through many many recipes I decided on yours and im not disappointed ! i wrote it down in my recipe book so will bake again:-) thankyou !!, Yes, perfect, tastes like home Thank you Jan!
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Steps
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1
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Line a 8-Inch Round, or 7-Inch Square Tin With 3 Layers of Paper. |
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2
Done
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Having Said That, I Find It Easier to Line It With One, Then Wrap the Outside of the Tin in Several Layers of Newspaper, Tied With Kitchen String. |
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3
Done
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Weigh and Measure Ingredients. |
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4
Done
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Sift Flour Salt and Spices. |
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5
Done
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Cream Butter and Sugar. |
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6
Done
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Gradually Add the Eggs to the Creamed Mixture. |
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Done
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Mix Well. |
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8
Done
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It May Look a Bit Curdled at This Stage, but That's Ok. |
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9
Done
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Add the Fruit, Nuts, Then the Flour and Liquid. |
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10
Done
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Stir Gently and Thoroughly. I Do This With My (clean) Hands. |
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11
Done
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Place in the Prepared Tin, Hollowing Out the Centre a Little to Allow For Rising. |
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12
Done
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You Can Decorate the Top With Blanched Whole Almonds Now If You Wish. |
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13
Done
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Bake in a 325f Oven (decreasing the Temp Gradually as the Cake Cook) For 3- 3 1/2 Hours. |
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14
Done
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When Baked, Leave in the Tin For at Least 10 Minutes Before Turning Out-Until Completely Cold Is Better Though. |
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15
Done
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This Is Good Made in About October, and Stored Wrapped in Foil in an Airtight Container Until Christmas. |
