Steamed Fruit Cake

1. 1

   Butter a 2lb/8x4- inch loaf tin, including the sides.

2. 2

   In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and icing sugar until white. Add the eggs and beat well, until incorporated.

3. 3

   Sift flour into another bowl. Add mixed fruits, cream of tartar and baking soda to the sifted flour. Combine.

4. 4

   Add the flour mixture into the butter mixture bit by bit, beating after each addition, then add orange essence. Beat until just incorporated.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stir the granulated sugar constantly with a wooden spatula until it becomes a thick brown liquid, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and, stirring constantly but not vigorously to prevent it from hardening, pour into the batter. It will still be warm.

6. 6

   Stir well by hand with a spatula. Pour into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the batter.

7. 7

   Steam for about 1 hour over medium heat until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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