Huriana, from Harewood...
Mother's Fruit Cake
This is an old favourite of my husband's family. It is very easy to make and it tastes delicious. Anyone looking for a quick and simple fruit cake without all the fuss, this is the one.
This recipe was given to me by my mother'n'law.
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Since September 6th
Ingredients
- 500g sultanas
- 250g buter
- 250g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1tspn vanilla essence
- pinach of salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
Directions
- Cover the sultanas with water and simmer in a pot for 5minutes
- Strain the water off.
- Cream the butter and sugar together, add the eggs and beat together. Add the flour,baking powder, vanilla essence and the pinch of salt. Lastly add the walnuts if desired.
- Line the bottom of a baking tin with baking paper.
| Serves | Cooking Time | Prep Time |
|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | 1-1/2 hours | 20minutes |


