BOILED FRUITCAKE

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This was my nans recipe. Its a yummy light spicy fruit cake. Its normally all gone by the next day.

Provided by Steffiesmad

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces dried fruit (i use raisins or sultanas)
1 cup water
5 ounces sugar
5 ounces margarine
10 ounces self raising flour
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg

Steps:

  • Set oven to Gas Mark 3, 170°C, 325°F.
  • Put fruit, water, sugar and margarine into a large saucepan, boil and cool.
  • In a separate bowl mix together the flour, mixed spice, cinnamon and baking powder and then sieve into the saucepan.
  • Beat the egg and add to the saucepan.
  • Fold the mixture together.
  • Put into 8 inch lined circular tin.
  • Cook for 1 to 1/2 hours. If needed cook for a further 15 minutes at gas mark 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.5, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 231.1, Carbohydrate 74.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 17.8, Protein 5.9

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