FRUITCAKE WITH SHERRY

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This is the nicest fruit cake ever!! Incredibly moist and light. Does not need icing. I was given a few pieces in a Xmas gift and it was so addictive I asked for the recipe.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

225 g butter
225 g sugar
1 cup water
400 g sultanas
400 g mixed dried fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon mixed spice
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon almond essence
1 teaspoon lemon essence
2 tablespoons sherry wine, but can use up to 8 tblsps depending on taste
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Bring first 7 ingredients to boil and boil for 3 minutes.
  • Let cool or can be left till next day.
  • Add 2 beaten eggs, the essences, sherry, flour and baking powder.
  • Stir till combined and pour into a prepared 20cm cake tin.
  • Bake at 140 degrees Centigrade for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove from tin and store in cake container for at least 3 days before cutting. It gets more moist the longer it is left.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 159.4, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 23.3, Protein 3.2

Steven Duncan
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I made this fruitcake for my family for Christmas, and they loved it! It was a big hit, and I will definitely be making it again next year.


guyang kiani
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the sherry gives it a great kick. I will definitely be making this again.


PoliceChalkhimout Longnosenine
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I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the sherry gives it a great depth of flavor.


Camila Clocktower
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This fruitcake is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the sherry gives it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Eslanny Gonzalez
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I made this fruitcake for my family for Christmas, and they loved it! It was a big hit, and I will definitely be making it again next year.


Junoon If
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the sherry gives it a great kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad SABIR 786
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I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the sherry gives it a great depth of flavor.


Rehan King
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This fruitcake is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the sherry gives it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Yamely Tena
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I made this fruitcake for my family for Christmas, and they loved it! It was a big hit, and I will definitely be making it again next year.


Anto Playz Roblox
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the sherry gives it a great kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Gabby Wilson
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I've never been a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the sherry gives it a great depth of flavor.


Ahmad Saad
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This fruitcake is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the sherry gives it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Saith Attiq
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I made this fruitcake for my family for Christmas, and they loved it! It was a big hit, and I will definitely be making it again next year.


Shrene Hardig
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the sherry gives it a great depth of flavor.


Lilly Fritz
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I've made this fruitcake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Funmi Benjamin
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This fruitcake was a hit at my holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, and the sherry gave it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again next year.


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