Boiled Fruit Cake

A sticky, long-lasting fruit cake prepared by boiling fruit and fats before baking in loaf tins until golden.

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories

3061.7

kcal / serving

9185 kcal total

Carbs

403.3g

per serving

1210 g total

Fat

128.3g

per serving

385 g total

Protein

36.8g

per serving

110.5 g total

Cook Time

120

minutes

Serves

loaves

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

350

tsp

240

tsp

Dairy

piece

Egg

Free-range, beaten

Fruits

900

Mixed Fruit

Includes raisins, sultanas, chopped nuts and walnuts

200

Glacé Cherries

Chopped

GrainsCereals

240

Plain Flour

Liquids

250

Water

Cold

250

Brandy

NutsSeeds

tsp

Mixed Spice

OilsFats

350

Margarine

Method

Bring the mixture to a boil and then remove from heat to cool.

Stir in both flours, 4 beaten eggs, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp mixed spice, and 200g chopped glacé cherries.

Pour the batter into the loaf tins and bake for two hours.

Ensure a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean before removing from the oven.

Grease and line three loaf tins.

Preheat the oven to 150°C.

Combine 900g fruit and nuts, 350g sugar, 350g margarine, 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 250ml water, and 250ml brandy in a large pan.