ONLY ACTIVE MEMBERS WILL SAY YUMMY ON THIS ONEBoiled Fruit Cake Recipe Ingredients2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, sultanas, chopped dates)1 cup water1 cup sugar (brown sugar preferred)150g butter or margarine1 tsp baking soda2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp mixed spice (or cinnamon + nutmeg)½ tsp salt2 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions1. Boil the fruit mixtureIn a pot, combine:dried fruitswatersugarbutterBring to a boil and let it simmer for about 5–10 minutes.2. Add baking sodaRemove from heat and stir in the baking soda.(It will foam slightly—that’s normal.)Let it cool for about 10–15 minutes.3. Mix dry ingredientsIn a bowl, mix:flourbaking powderspicesalt4. Add eggs & vanillaOnce the fruit mixture is warm (not hot), beat in:eggsvanilla extract5. Combine everythingPour the dry ingredients into the fruit mixture and mix well.6. BakePour into a greased baking panBake at 160–170°C for 45–60 minutesCheck with a toothpick—it should come out clean.
