CHRISTMAS FRUITCAKE (EGGLESS)
This is a very easy cake to make. The fruits never sink, and the cake is not as rich as some fruitcakes. Do not be put off by the list of ingredients -- it's worth adding them all. This is a South African recipe, so Zaarmail me for substitutions if necessary.
Provided by Zurie
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Grease and line a large square or round cake tin with baking paper, and grease the paper as well. Heat oven to 375 deg F or 190 deg Celsius.
- In a large pot mix the first 10 ingredients up to and including the boiling water.
- Stir well. Bring to boiling, and simmer without a lid for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool somewhat.
- Stir in the butter and baking soda, and stir well to mix. The mixture will fizz a little.
- When it has cooled down some more, scrape mixture into the bowl of your electric mixture.
- Using lowest speed, add the next 9 ingredients up to and including the brandy or whisky (or use bourbon).
- When everything has been incorporated well, remove the bowl from the mixer. Fold in the chopped figs, whole cherries and roughly chopped nuts. Use a wooden spoon.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared tin, and smooth the top.
- Bake 2 hours, BUT lower heat to 350 deg F /180 deg C after the first hour.
- At the same time lay a double thickness of foil over the cake to prevent scorching.
- Test with a skewer before removing!
- Turn out gently on a wire rack and sprinkle over the last ingredient: the extra half cup of booze.
- When cool, place on waxed paper in an airtight cake tin. Before using at Christmas, sprinkle over brandy, whisky or bourbon another 2 - 3 times.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.2, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 1145.9, Carbohydrate 78.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 45.8, Protein 6
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