CHRISTMAS CAKE - AUSTRALIAN

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An out of this world cake that is full of Glace Fruit and nuts from the Australian Womans Weekly Cookbook. Not Cheap! but for a once in a year or that special celebration it's not just wonderful - its simply stunning

Provided by JoyfulCook

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 15-20 Slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

125 g glace pineapple
125 g glace apricot
250 g dates, stoneless
250 g glace cherries, green and red
125 g whole blanched almonds
250 g brazil nuts, whole
2 eggs
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
1 tablespoon rum
90 g butter, softened
1/2 cup plain flour
1/4 cup self rising flour

Steps:

  • Prepare all ingredients first. Chop pineapple, apricots and dates into pieces the same size as the Brazil nuts, leave nuts whole, combine fruit and nuts in a large bowl.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl until thick and creamy, add sugar, essence, rum and softened butter, beat until well combined.
  • Stir into fruit mixture and add sifted flours.
  • Spread mixture evenly and firmly into a large loaf pan which has been greased and lined.
  • Bake at 150°C for about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.7, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 99.4, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 35.2, Protein 6.2

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