Fruit Cake

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Line a deep 23cm round or 20cm square cake tin with 3 sheets of greaseproof paper, bringing paper 5cm above edge of tin.

Step 2

Combine fruit, butter, sugar, brandy and water in a pan. Stir over heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, simmer covered for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat, cool to room temperature. Stir in orange and lemon rinds, treacle and eggs. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, spread mixture evenly into tin.

Step 4

Bake in slow oven for 2-2 ½ hours.

Step 5

Cover hot cake in foil and cool in tin