Australian Christmas Cake Recipe
Summary
Difficulty LevelMediumHealth IndexJust Enjoy
Ingredients
| Butter | 1/2 Pound | |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 Pound | |
| Eggs | 5 | |
| Rum | 4 Tablespoon | |
| Flour | 3/4 Pound | |
| Baking powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Fruit | 1 1/2 Pound, mixed | |
| Cherries | 1/4 Pound | |
| Lemon peel | 1/4 Pound | |
| Mixed spice | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Almonds | ||
Directions
Line a 3 lb.
Christmas tin with 3 thicknesses of wax paper.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat eggs well and gradually add to mixture.
Gradually add the rum.
Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder and spice alternately with the fruit.
Place in Christmas tin and decorate with split almonds.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Leave in tin until cold.
Christmas tin with 3 thicknesses of wax paper.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Beat eggs well and gradually add to mixture.
Gradually add the rum.
Fold in the sifted flour, baking powder and spice alternately with the fruit.
Place in Christmas tin and decorate with split almonds.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Leave in tin until cold.
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