A moist, Rich and fruity, boozy Christmas cake. Packed with brandy infused fruit. It is a must for the Christmas Celebrations. Do not be put off by the list of ingredients, it is just a matter of mixing them all together.
INGREDIENTS
225g butter
225g soft brown sugar
225g plain flour
teaspoon nutmeg
teaspoon mixed spice
teaspoon salt
50g mixed peel
110g glacé cherries
50g ground almonds
2 tablespoon black treacle
4 eggs
350g currants
225g sultanas
110g raisins
METHOD
Prepare the dried fruit in a bowl, add 3 tablespoon of brandy, stir, and leave over night.
Pre heat oven to Gas1 130°C
Blend sugar and butter loosely, slowly add the beaten eggs. Now add all the remaining ingredients.
Line a 8 inch cake tin with baking parchment. Pour in the mixture.
Bake on bottom shelf for 1 hour. Lower the temperature to Gas half, 110°C bake for 2 to 2 half hours.
When cold drizzle with Brandy.
Wrap in foil, and keep in air tight tin.
What size cake tin should I use
We use 20cm (8″)