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Suggest a better descriptionPlace the raisins, sultanas, apricots and brandy or orange juice in a bowl. If possible, cover and leave overnight. Add the nuts, 175g (6oz) cherries, peel, angelica, ginger and rinds. Whisk together the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then carefully fold in the almonds, flour and salt followed by the fruit and nut mixture. Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined 20cm (8 inch) round or 18cm (7 inch) square cake tin. Smooth the top, hollowing slightly in the centre. Place in a preheated oven 160 ?C, 325 F, Gas Mark 3 for 1 hour. Reduce the oven temperature to 150 ?C, 300 F, Gas Mark 2 cover the cake with greaseproof paper and cook for a further 2-2 1/4 hours, until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. When cold, remove the cake from the tin and peel off the paper. Brush the top of the cake with redcurrant jelly and arrange the almonds and remaining cherries on top. Brush again with the redcurrant jelly. Store in an airtight tin. NOTES : A lighter alternative to rich Christmas cake. 16-20 slices
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (1892g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 servings | ||
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Calories: 4 | ||
Calories from Fat: 0 (0%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 0.7mg | 0 % | |
Potassium 18.9mg | 0 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 0.6g | ||
Protein 0.2g | 0 % | |
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Calories per serving: 4
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