FRUITCAKE WITH SHERRY

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This is the nicest fruit cake ever!! Incredibly moist and light. Does not need icing. I was given a few pieces in a Xmas gift and it was so addictive I asked for the recipe.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

225 g butter
225 g sugar
1 cup water
400 g sultanas
400 g mixed dried fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon mixed spice
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon almond essence
1 teaspoon lemon essence
2 tablespoons sherry wine, but can use up to 8 tblsps depending on taste
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Bring first 7 ingredients to boil and boil for 3 minutes.
  • Let cool or can be left till next day.
  • Add 2 beaten eggs, the essences, sherry, flour and baking powder.
  • Stir till combined and pour into a prepared 20cm cake tin.
  • Bake at 140 degrees Centigrade for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove from tin and store in cake container for at least 3 days before cutting. It gets more moist the longer it is left.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 159.4, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 23.3, Protein 3.2

Carolyn Martarano
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I made this fruitcake for a holiday party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Abin Yonzon
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This fruitcake is delicious! I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts. The sherry gives it a unique flavor.


Bare Do
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I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


SUmeya Ali Adem
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This fruitcake is a great holiday treat. It's moist, flavorful, and full of dried fruits and nuts. The sherry adds a nice touch of flavor.


Iris Andriano
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I made this fruitcake for Christmas and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. It's so moist and flavorful.


maripac1
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This fruitcake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts. The sherry adds a nice touch of flavor.


Vanwyk Fano
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This fruitcake is delicious! The sherry gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I would definitely make it again.


Juman Fakir
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I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful. The sherry really adds a nice touch. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


David Lovett
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This fruitcake is a classic for a reason. It's moist, flavorful, and full of dried fruits and nuts. The sherry adds a nice touch of flavor. I made it for a holiday party last year and it was a big hit.


Asaam Alvi
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I made this fruitcake for Christmas last year and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the sherry gave it a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making it again this year.


Abdul Rahaman
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This fruitcake is incredibly moist and flavorful. The sherry adds a lovely depth of flavor that really enhances the other ingredients. I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts, and the cake is perfectly spiced. It's a great holiday treat!


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