Could someone please tell me the recipe for xmas cake?
Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) currants 6 oz (175 g) sultanas 6 oz (175 g) raisins 2 oz (50 g) glacé cherries, rinsed, dried and finely chopped 2 oz (50 g) mixed candied peel, finely chopped 3 tablespoons brandy, plus extra for ‘feeding’ 8 oz (225 g) plain flour ½ level teaspoon salt ¼ level teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ½ level teaspoon ground mixed spice 8 oz (225 g) unsalted butter 8 oz (225 g) soft brown sugar 4 large eggs 2 oz (50 g) almonds, chopped (the skins can be left on) 1 level dessertspoon black treacle grated zest 1 lemon grated zest 1 orange 4 oz (110 g) whole blanched almonds (only if you don’t intend to ice the cake) You will also need an 8 inch (20 cm) round cake tin or a 7 inch (18 cm) square tin, greased and lined with silicone paper (baking parchment). Tie a band of brown paper round the outside of the tin for extra protection. You need to begin this cake the night before you want to bake it. All you do is weigh out the dried fruit and mixed peel, place it in a mixing b
