Ingredients:
400g mixed dried fruits
1 cup brown sugar
250g butter or margarine
1 cup sweet sherry
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon golden syrup
little grated lemon rind
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup self-raising flour
1 cup plain flour
Directions:
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Place all of the above ingredients (except eggs and flour) into a large saucepan, bring to the boil, simmer for a few minutes.
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Take from the heat, allow to cool slightly, then add eggs and flour. Blend well into the fruit mixture.
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Turn into greased round cake pan. Bake in moderate oven for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Test with skewer for doneness. Allow cake to cool in tin before turning out.
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Submitted by: Amy Mitchell
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