Ingredients
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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2
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1
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1
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1
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1 1/3
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1/2
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2
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2
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2
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2
Directions
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 , Must i have all these ingredients to bake this cake Could i keep to 2 or 3 items? tks, the temperature you have given , is that regular or fan oven?
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Steps
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1
Done
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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. |
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2
Done
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in a Large Pot Mix the First 10 Ingredients Up to and Including the Boiling Water. |
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3
Done
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Stir Well. Bring to Boiling, and Simmer Without a Lid For 5 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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Remove from Heat and Cool Somewhat. |
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5
Done
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Stir in the Butter and Baking Soda, and Stir Well to Mix. the Mixture Will Fizz a Little. |
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6
Done
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When It Has Cooled Down Some More, Scrape Mixture Into the Bowl of Your Electric Mixture. |
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7
Done
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Using Lowest Speed, Add the Next 9 Ingredients Up to and Including the Brandy or Whisky (or Use Bourbon). |
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8
Done
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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. |
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9
Done
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Spoon the Batter Into the Prepared Tin, and Smooth the Top. |
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10
Done
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Bake 2 Hours, but Lower Heat to 350 Deg F /180 Deg C After the First Hour. |
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11
Done
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at the Same Time Lay a Double Thickness of Foil Over the Cake to Prevent Scorching. |
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12
Done
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Test With a Skewer Before Removing! |
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13
Done
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Turn Out Gently on a Wire Rack and Sprinkle Over the Last Ingredient: the Extra Half Cup of Booze. |
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14
Done
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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. |
