Ketchers Mitts And Layovers Cake Recipe

Name: Ketchers Mitts And Layovers Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb self raising flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons mixed spice; 2 1/2 lbs dried fruit; 1/2 lb sliced almonds; 3/4 lb glace cherries; 12 ounces butter; 12 ounces sugar (dark brown if available); 6 eggs; 1 tablespoon good cold coffee; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/4 pint brandy; 1/2 pint leftover tea

Servings: persons

1 lb self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons mixed spice
2 1/2 lbs dried fruit
1/2 lb sliced almonds
3/4 lb glace cherries
12 ounces butter
12 ounces sugar (dark brown if available)
6 eggs
1 tablespoon good cold coffee
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 pint brandy
1/2 pint leftover tea

1
.Buy a new washing up bowl.
2
soak the dried fruit in leftover tea from the teapot for 24hours.
3
soak the cherries in brandy.I keep in an airtight container and enjoy sniffing from time to time.
4
Line a 9 inch tin with two layers of greaseproof paper and grease the paper.
5
Strain the soaking fruit retaining the cherry brandy for feeding the cake when cooked.Mix the fruit with the flour salt and spice.
6
Cream the butter and sugar in your nice new washing up bowl.
7
Beat in eggs one at a time.
8
Stir in fruit and flour.
9
Add nuts.
10
add a little milk if necessary to achieve a dropping consistency.
11
Add coffee.
12
Put mixture in tin and smooth over.
13
Bake for 1.5 hours at gas mark 2.
14
Reduce to gas mark 1/2 for 1.5 hours.
15
finish at gas mark 1/4 allowing 5 to 5.5 hours altogether.
16
Have friends in for coffee while its cooking.
17
Cool in tin.
18
feed with saved cherry brandy until all the brandy has gone.Can be done in a week but is better done over longer.
19
Ice as desired.

1897

kcal

Calories

113

Fat

186

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb self raising flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons mixed spice, 2 1/2 lbs dried fruit, and more.

Yes, Ketchers Mitts And Layovers Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Ketchers Mitts And Layovers Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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