Fruit Cake

posted by Som Offor.

Fruit cakes are obviously rich in mixed fruits and much enjoyed when mature. Adding nuts to it makes it more nutritious and mind-blowing. It is highly recommended for weddings and could be stored cool for over a year.

• • Serves
  • 5
 
• • Cook Time
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
 
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INGREDIENTS

• 500g Butter
• 300g Sugar
• 600g Flour
• 6 eggs
• 1/2 tsp Mixed Spice
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/8 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• Mixed fruits or Raisins, as desired
• Browning
• 2 tsp Vanilla Essence

DIRECTIONS

• Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy
• Sift flour and other dry ingredients
• Beat eggs till light and fluffy
• Put eggs into butter mixture alternating with the dry ingredients
• Pour in the fruits, browning and your flavour
• Pour into an 8 inch pan and bake in a pre-heated oven