EGGLESS FRUIT CAKE RECIPES

Steps:

• Place sultanas, currants, sugar, water, spices, bicarb soda and grated lemon peel in a saucepan and, stirring, bring to the boil. Boil for 3 minutes.
• Take off heat and add the butter, chopped. Stir through as the butter melts.
• Allow mixture to cool.
• Add flour and baking powder and stir well.
• Put mixture in a well-lined loaf pan and cook in a moderate oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cooked.
• When finished cooking, wrap cake (still in tin) in a clean tea towel and allow to cool.

Steps:

• Place raisins, currrants, prunes, and mixed peel in a bowl with the grape wine or grape juice to soak over night or for 2 days.
• Cream the butter, cookeen and sugar until creamy. Add milk (a little at a time) and cream until milk is dissolved. (Note: the milk will help dissolve the sugar)
• Add spice, nutmeg, essence, lemon or lime. Add flour (a little at a time). Add the browning. Mix in well. Add fruits and stir.
• Place in a greased and floured baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and bake for one hour to an hour and a half. Note: You can pour cherry brandy or pure rum over the cake immediately after it is removed from the oven.
• Allow to cool before serving.