Rich Fruitcake Aka Classic Christmas Cake
| Yield: | 1 Servings |
| Categories: | Cakes |
| 1 | lb | Currants |
| 6 | oz | Golden raisins (sultanas) |
| 6 | oz | Raisins |
| 2 | oz | Glace cherries, rinced, |
| Dried, and finely chopped | ||
| 2 | oz | Mixed candied peel, finely |
| Chopped | ||
| 3 | tb | Brandy (I use apple brandy) |
| 8 | oz | All purpose flour |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Nutmeg |
| 1/2 | ts | Mixed spice |
| 8 | oz | Unsalted butter |
| 8 | oz | Soft brown sugar |
| 4 | lg | Eggs |
| 2 | oz | Almonds, chopped (the skins |
| cn | Be left on) | |
| 1 | tb | Black treacle |
| Grated zest of 1 lemon | ||
| Grated zest of 1 orange | ||
| 4 | oz | Whole blanched almonds (if |
| You don't intend to ice the | ||
| Cake) |
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