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Nanna Jones Fruit Cake
7-10 days
A delicious nanna jones fruit cake recipe.
Moderate
Ingredients
200 ml sherry, @thebenbuckler whisky, brandy, or any available liquor
500 g sultanas
500 g currants
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp marmalade or jam
500 g plain flour
6 eggs
3 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp nutmeg
375 g dark brown sugar
375 g unsalted butter
Pinch of bicarbonate soda
Method
Soak the Fruit: Combine the sultanas and currants with the liquor in a bowl. Cover and let it marinate for 1-2 weeks, stirring daily for the best flavor.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift together the plain flour, mixed spice, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the eggs, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Mixtures: Stir the soaked fruit mixture into the butter and sugar batter until well incorporated.
Incorporate Flour: Gently fold the flour mixture into the fruit batter by hand until just combined.
Add Milk and Bicarbonate: Mix the milk and bicarbonate soda together, then add this to the cake mixture, stirring until evenly mixed, with marmalade/jam.
Prepare Cake Tins: Line your cake tins with baking paper to prevent sticking.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 150°C and bake the cake for 3 to 3.5 hours. Avoid opening the oven door for at least the first two hours to ensure even baking.
