Paul's Excellent Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Paul's Excellent Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar; 1 cup currants; 1 cup sultana; 1 cup raisins; you could use mixed fruit to replace the individual fruit; ½ cup mixed peel (either orange or lemon. ); 12 lb butter; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 cup cold water or 1 cup sherry wine; 3 eggs; 1 cup self raising flour; 1 cup plain flour

Servings: persons

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup currants
1 cup sultana
1 cup raisins
you could use mixed fruit to replace the individual fruit
½ cup mixed peel (either orange or lemon. )
12 lb butter
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 cup cold water or 1 cup sherry wine
3 eggs
1 cup self raising flour
1 cup plain flour

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["Place the Sugar, Fruit, Peel, Butter, Bicarbonate of Soda and the Liquid, Sherry or Water into a large pot and bring it to the boil.", "Then let this mixture cool for ten minutes.", "Beat the 3 Eggs well and add this to your mixture along with the Self Raising Flour and the Plain Flour.", "Make sure you mix all of this well on a slow speed if you have an electric mixer.", "Transfer the mixture to a 9*X4"" Springform cake pan which has been well greased and is lined with a suitable greased oven proof paper and floured.", "Bake the mixture in the middle of a Medium temperature oven and bake for 1 1/4 hours, ( one and a quarter hours, ) or until a test skewer comes out fairly dry when you prick the cake in the middle.", "You MUST leave the cake to cool in the cake tin thoroughly before removing it, as this prevents the cake from splitting.", "Once cooled you can decorate it to suit your pleasure.", "It is great with Marzipan and Royal Icing."]

10292

kcal

Calories

1110

Fat

114

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.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup currants, 1 cup sultana, 1 cup raisins, and more.

Yes, Paul's Excellent Fruit 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Paul's Excellent Fruit Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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