Ingredients
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350g Mixed Dried Fruits
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50g Chopped Dates
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50g Chopped Walnuts
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100g Chopped Cherries
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250ml Water
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75g Butter
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3 Medium Eggs
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125g Plain Flour
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125g Self raising flour
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1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
Directions
This rich Christmas fruit cake is tasty and perfect for sharing over the festive period. It is also baked in a breadmaker!
Steps
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1
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Soak the fruits and nuts in 1 tbsp of sherry or brandy over night. |
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2
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Place the fruits and nuts, water and butter together in a large bowl and heat until the fat has melted and the liquid is hot. This can be done on the hob or in the microwave oven. (High power for 4 – 5 minutes) |
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Allow to cool slightly, then add eggs, flour and the bicarbonate of soda. Mix well. |
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4
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Remove the kneading blade from the bread pan and line the bottom and sides with baking parchment or a loaf tin liner. |
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5
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Place the mixture into the bread pan, being careful to ensure that the mixture is inside the baking parchment. |
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6
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Select bake mode and enter 1 hour on the timer. |
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7
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After baking test with a skewer to see if the cake is cooked. If the cake does require extra time, select the bake mode again and enter a further 3- 5 minutes on the timer. If it is still just slightly sticky this will cook through during the stand period. |
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8
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Take the bread pan out of the bread maker using oven gloves. Leave to stand for 5 – 10 minutes before removing from the bread pan and allowing to cool. |
