Description:

BOILED then you bake

Source:

memaw

Serves/Makes:1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 ml) water
• 4 cups (950 ml) fruit cake mix
• 1 cup (225 ml) sugar
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) butter
• 2 cups (475 ml) flour
• 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 ml) spice mix (see below)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Spice mix:
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) cinnamon
• 1/8 cup (30 ml) ginger
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) nutmeg
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) cloves

Preparation

• Combine ingredients for spice mix and place in zip-lock bag or sealed container for this and future uses.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees (150 C.).
• Grease 9 x 5 loaf pan, line with foil.
• Combine water, fruit mix, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil gently for about 10 minutes.
• Mix flour, baking soda, and 1 tsp (5 ml) spice mix in a large bowl.
• Pour boiled mixture and stir until blended.
• Mix in eggs.
• Pour into the loaf pan.
• Bake for 90 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
• Cool in pan for at least 10 minutes.

Comments

It's that time of year again. Time for all the good stuff. Enjoy Prep time 15 min. Cook time 90 min.