Fruit Cake

Ingredients (10)

• light brown sugar1 cup
• hot water1 cup
• unsalted butter0.25 cup
• cinnamon1 tsp
• cloves0.5 tsp
• ginger1 tsp
• salt0.5 tsp
• baking soda1 tsp
• pure vanilla extract1 tsp
• candied and mixed peel1 cup

Method

1. 1

   Boiled Fruit Cake: Butter, or spray with a nonstick vegetable spray, a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 13 x 8 cm) loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). (Note: if using a dark colored pan reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).)

2. 2

   In a large saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil the sugar, water, butter, spices, and raisins. Boil for five minutes, remove from heat, and let cool till lukewarm. Stir into this mixture the lightly beaten eggs, flour, baking soda, vanilla extract and candied fruit. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 45 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Cover and store, if possible, for a few days before serving. This fruit cake can be frozen.