70. Fruit Cake

Made to recipe below
Must be made by the exhibitor
May be cut by the judge
 
Sponsored by Davis Meade
 
FRUIT CAKE RECIPE For Class 70
Ingredients
6oz Self raising flour
6oz Soft Brown sugar
6oz Softened Butter
1 1⁄2 - 2 teaspoons mixed spice 6oz Mixed Dried Fruit
4oz Glace Cherries 3 Eggs
Method
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs.
Beat well, then add flour and mixed spice.
Finally add fruit and milk if needed.
Turn into a lined 7” tin. Sprinkle the top with Demerara sugar.
Bake in centre of oven at 160° C or Gas Mark 3 for about 1 to 1 1⁄4 hours.