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Suggest a better descriptionThis very rich cake from the West Indies is ideal for those who prefer not to ice their Christmas cakes. Indeed, icing is not recommended. Just tie a brightly coloured ribbon round it and you have a real feast of cake. The fruit and nuts are soaked for a week before baking. Directions: Six to eight days before you intend to bake the cake, measure out the rum, brandy, cherry brandy, cointreau, water and bitters into a large saucepan. Then add the spices, sugar, fruit and nuts. Stir the ingredients together and heat them over a very low heat until the liquid is just moving - DO NOT LET IT BOIL. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Tip the mixture into a mixing bowl or other glass or china container and allow it to cool completely. Cover the bowl with a double layer of clingfilm and place in the refrigerator or a very cool place. Stir the mixture from time to time during the next few days. Six to eight days later, preheat the oven to Gas 1, 275 F., 140 C. Cream the butter and sugar together and fold in the flour and beaten eggs. Add the fruit mixture a little at a time until it is evenly blended. Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared tin, level the top and bake in the preheated oven for about 3 1/2 to 4 hours. If you think the cake is becoming too brown, place a double thickness of greaseproof paper over the top of it as protection. When the cake is quite cold, wrap it in greaseproof paper first then either place it well in a plastic cake box or wrap it in silver foil. This cake will keep for a few weeks. Taken from Christmas baking magazine. Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #282 Date: Tue, 15 Oct 1996 10:06:59 +0100 (BST) From: tucker@pavilion.co.uk (Ms Marie Tucker)
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Serving Size: 1 Cake (1937g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 Cake | ||
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Calories: 3452 | ||
Calories from Fat: 368 (11%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 40.9g | 55 % | |
Saturated Fat 4.1g | 21 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 20.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 12.3g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 3215.5mg | 111 % | |
Potassium 3358.7mg | 88 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 703.1g | 207 % | |
Dietary Fiber 33.5g | 134 % | |
Sugars, other 669.6g | ||
Protein 41.6g | 59 % | |
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Calories per serving: 3452
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