Cake To Last A Year Recipe

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   For a richer flavour soak the sultanas in brandy in advance and then substitute half the brandy in the recipe for orange juice.

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   A few hrs before starting, pour brandy over fruit and leave covered.

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   Double line a round deep 23cm cake tin with thick paper and non-stick parchment.

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   Sift the flour and add in the spices.

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   Beat together the butter, sugar and grated rinds till light and then add in the egg little by little till, adding a little flour towards the end.

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    Mix in the rest of the flour and then add in the fruit

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    Spoon into the tin and smooth the top.

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    (the mix will be quite stiff).

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    Bake at 170C for about 2 hrs 30 min.

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    Test with a skewer.

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    Leave in tin to cold for 30 min and then turn onto a cooling rack.

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