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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1 Votes 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

  1. Cover the sultanas with water and simmer in a pot for 5minutes
  2. Strain the water off.
  3. 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.
  4. Line the bottom of a baking tin with baking paper.
Serves Cooking Time Prep Time
6-8 1-1/2 hours 20minutes

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