AUSTRALIAN BOILED FRUIT CAKE

AUSTRALIAN BOILED FRUIT CAKE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 lb. butter
• 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 1/2 lb. mixed dried fruit (approx. 4 1/2 c.) : raisins, currants, peaches, etc. I also add maraschino cherries
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. sherry, more for moistness
• 3 beaten eggs
• 1 tbsp. orange rind
• 2 tbsp. golden syrup
• 2 c. self-rising flour
• 1 c. plain flour

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix first 8 ingredients in a saucepan. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring often. Allow to cool. Add eggs, orange rind and syrup. Fold in flour and mix well.
Place in a 9 inch square pan lined with brown paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. This cake is more moist if kept in an airtight container a week or more before serving. The Australian food recipe is ready to serve....! Enjoy it !

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