NOT BETTY'S GLUTEN FREE BOILED FRUIT CAKE

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From Recipes + magazine. Loaded with fruit. Written straight from the page.

Provided by Betty Bramanis

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

13 ounce (375g) bag of dried mixed fruit
5 ounces (125g) fine minced ginger
14 ounce tin (400g tin) crushed pineapple
1/2 cup strong tea
1/2 cup butter, cut up
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon bicarb mixed with 1 tablespoon boiling water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/4 cups gluten free flour mix
1 teaspoon gluten free baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
blanched almonds to top

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, place the dried fruit, ginger and drained pineapple (reserve 3/4 cup of juice for later) mix and cover. Stand overnight.
  • 2. The next day: In a saucepan, place the fruit, tea, butter and sugar. Bring to the boil and remove from the heat. Mix in the bicarb with the boiling water and and stir through. Cool the mixture.
  • 3. Pre-heat oven to 320oF/160oC and well grease and line an 8 inch (20 cm) square cake tin.
  • 4. To the now cooled mixture, add the eggs, reserved pineapple juice and sifted flour, spices and baking powder. Stir well.
  • 5. Gently pour into the prepared tin. Bake for 90 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool cake COMPLETELY in the tin.
  • 6. Once cold, remove cake from tin and wrap in aluminum foil and store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks. To serve, slice as needed and return to the foil and well seal.

Jose R Gomez
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly.


Charles Laplaca
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste.


Tayab Ali
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like fruit cake.


Katen Renee
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. I loved the texture and flavor of the cake.


Abraham Sanchez
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The gluten-free flour blend worked perfectly, and the cake was incredibly moist and flavorful.


Kalenga Ismail
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred a moister, more tender texture.


Ahmad Bazzoun
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a simple afternoon treat.


Omary Athumani
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, more airy texture.


Vance Carroll
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like fruit cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze added a perfect finishing touch.


Lawal Afeez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. I loved the texture and flavor of the cake, and the glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others!


Sultan Khalil
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This cake was absolutely delicious! The gluten-free flour blend worked perfectly, and the cake was incredibly moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of fruits and nuts, and the glaze added a perfect finishing touch. This recipe is definitely a


NICKY MANN
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred a moister, more tender texture. However, the flavor was good and the glaze was delicious.


Namutebi Allen
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a simple afternoon treat. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze adds a perfect finishing touch.


Vickie Spell
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, more airy texture. However, the flavor was good and the glaze was delicious.


Namwanje Zawia
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like fruit cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze added a perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again!


Mohan Kumar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. I loved the texture and flavor of the cake, and the glaze added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others!


Qatil Ghazi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this cake was. I'm not usually a fan of fruit cake, but this one was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making it again!


Blessing Okaiteye
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a simple afternoon treat. I highly recommend it!


Negumbo Phillipus
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This fruit cake was absolutely delightful! The gluten-free flour blend worked perfectly, and the cake was incredibly moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of fruits and nuts, and the glaze added a perfect finishing touch. This recipe is defini