Christmas cake from Margaret - Penguin Books New Zealand

Christmas cake from Margaret - Penguin Books New Zealand

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  • Sifter
  • Cake tester
  • Cake pan
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Aluminum foil
  • Airtight container
  • Paper towel
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 270 g sultanas, roughly chopped
  • 270 g currants
  • 270 g seeded raisins, chopped
  • 120 g Australian dried apricots, chopped
  • 60 g prunes, stoned and chopped
  • 140 ml brandy
  • 270 g softened unsalted butter
  • 60 g mixed peel
  • 40 g slivered almonds
  • 225 g plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 250 g dark brown sugar
  • 5 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon black treacle or golden syrup
  • whole blanched almonds for decoration

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