Moist Christmas Cake (No Added Sugar Or Fat)

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   Line base and sides of 20cm squared cake tin with paper.

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   Place mixed fruit, apricots, undrained pineapple, orange juice and spice in a saucepan.

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   Bring slowly to boil, simmer uncovered 2-3 minutes, remove from heat.

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   Cover and allow to cool.

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   Stir egg yolks (optional) and soda into fruit mixture.

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   Whip egg whites stiffly in large bowl.

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   Fold in fruit mixture, then fold in flour, making a firm mixture.

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   Spread into cake tin, bake in moderate oven (160c) for 1 1/2 hours.

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   Cover the hot cake with foil and allow to cool in the pan.

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    On special occasions, you may decorate the top with glace cherries and a few almonds.

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    Take care- all nuts have a high fat content.

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    The pineapple can be replaced by 3/4 cup water and 1 cup mashed pumpkin.

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    or 3/4 cup water and 1 cup pureed pie apricots Add the pumpkin or apricots after the fruit mixture has cooled.

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    The water is added to the dried fruit so it can be boiled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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