Marks & Spencer Brandy Soaked Mixed Fruit 500g
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Equipment:
18cm/7 inch deep loose bottomed round cake tin
Baking parchment
Aluminium foil
Ingredients:
- 1 packet (500g) brandy-soaked mixed fruit
- 110g soft dark brown sugar
- 110g plain flour
- 110g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 medium eggs, at room temperature
- 35g blanched almonds, chopped
- 5g ground mixed spice
- 5g baking powder
- 3g salt
- 1 orange, zested plus 1 tbsp juiced
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 150°C/ Fan 130°C / Gas mark 2.
2. Prepare the tin: line the base and sides with a double layer of parchment paper. Then make a 'lid' out of parchment paper. Do this by cutting a circle slightly smaller than the diameter of the cake tin. Cut a 20p sized hole in the centre and set aside.
3. Remove 1 tbsp of weighed out flour. Mix into the brandy-soaked fruits. Set aside.
4. Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well in-between. Fold in the flour, ground spice, baking powder and salt.
6. Stir in the orange zest and 1 tbsp orange juice. Fold in the floured dried fruit and blanched almonds.
7. Spoon the mixture into the tin and smooth the surface level. Make a deep well in the centre of the cake and place the prepared lid on top.
8. Bake in the middle of the oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
9. As all ovens vary - after 1 1/2 hours, check the cake is cooked by inserting a skewer into the centre of the cake. The skewer should come out clean. If it does not, place the cake back in the oven to be baked for a further 15 minutes. Test again and repeat if required. The cake should take no longer than 2 1/2 hours to cook. The cake will be a dark golden brown with a soft spring when gently pressed and a thin aerated crust layer on the top.
10. Remove from the oven and allow to stand in the tin for a further 1 hour. Then remove from the tin and allow to completely cool on a wire rack. Wrap in a double layer of foil and store in a cool dark place until required.
For an extra indulgent cake, you can 'feed' your cake with 1-2 tbsp of brandy, whisky or rum every fortnight until its ready to be iced.
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A mix of dried vine fruit with red glacé cherries, diced dates, sweetened dried cranberries and candied orange and lemon peel soaked in brandy
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
Safety Warning:
May contain fruit stones.
Additional Information:
Some natural fibres and stalks may be present.
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