Boiled Fruitcake.

1. 1

   Place fruit in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil.

2. 2

   You may need more than one cup of water, depending on what dried fruit you use.

3. 3

   Simmer for two minutes, then cool.

4. 4

   Pour fruit into a large mixing bowl.

5. 5

   Add melted butter, bicarbonate soda, eggs and sugar.

6. 6

   Blend mixture.

7. 7

   Sift in flours and mix until well blended.

8. 8

   Line a square cake tin with greaseproof paper.

9. 9

   Pour mixture into tin and spread evenly.

10. 10

    Bake in a moderate oven for 90 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

11. 11

    Let cake cool in tin for 5 minutes before turning onto a cooling rack.

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    Tips.

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    You can add a dash of sweet sherry or brandy to the fruit while it is simmering if you prefer a bit of alcohol in the cake.

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