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RCI-BR.004.0086.001

Irish fruit cake

Cake This is a variation of fruit cake that originated in Ireland.

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • cake flour
    1 lb
  • A pinch of salt
    1 unit
  • baking powder
    ½ tsp
  • eggs
    3 unit
  • sultanas or golden raisins
    4 oz
  • sugar
    6 oz
  • butter
    6 oz
  • citrus peel
    2 oz
  • dried cherries
    2 oz

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
3
Cream butter and sugar, this may take 5-10 min.
4
Add eggs individually, incorporating each fully before adding the next.
5
Fold in fruits then the dry mixture.
6
Turn on to a greased and lined 8 inch cake pin.
7
Bake on the center rack for 75-90 minutes. (Check for doneness after 60 minutes.)
8
Let cake cool to room temperature in pan.
9
Remove to a wire tray, cover with towel and allow to sit until completely cool.