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jamanda
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 02, 09 9:00 pm    Post subject: Rich Fruit Christmas Cake Reply with quote
    

Jonnyboy's heart-warming tale of ingredients, alcohol and fun for all the family can be found here.

8 oz flour
6 oz butter
6 oz brown sugar
4 medium eggs
1 bottle red wine

500g dried fruit (any combination of currants, sultanas and raisins that you have)
50-100g mixed peel
100-200g glace cherries (halved)
50-100g chopped walnuts or almonds
(above three quantities vary depending upon your favourites but aim for about 300g in total)
1 bottle white wine
1 teaspoon each of nutmeg, cinnamon and mixed spice
1-2 tablespoons black treacle
Grated rind of 1 lemon and 1 orange

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