Farmhouse Fruitcake recipe
A spring show favourite, the Horticultural Society walk you through their favourite recipe for a springtime classic!
You will need:
8 oz (227g) self-raising flour
4 oz (110g) brown sugar
2 eggs
12 oz (350g) Mixed dried fruit
4 oz (110g) Butter
1 level teaspoon mixed spice
1/4 pint (150ml) water
Method:
Preheat oven to 325F / 170C / Gas Mark 3
Line and grease a 7 inch round cake tin
Place fruit, butter, sugar and water in a saucepan
Bring to a simmering point, simmer for 20 minutes, stirring several times to prevent sticking
Allow mixture to cool for half an hour
Add sifted flour, mixed spice and beaten eggs, mix thoroughly and pour mixture into a the tin
Bake centre shelf of oven at 325F / 170C / Gas Mark 3 for 30, before reducing the oven to Gas Mark 2 / 300F / 150C and cooking for a further 1 1/2 hours
Cool cake in tin for 15 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack
A springtime classic, use this step by guide for the perfect Farmhouse Fruitcake