Christmas Cake

Method

• 1)

  Start by preheating your oven to 100 C on the fan-bake setting.

• 2)

  Then in a large saucepan, add 500g Sunbeam Mixed Fruit, 1 teaspoon of mixed spice, 100g of walnuts, 150g of sugar, 150ml of brandy, 150ml of orange juice and 125g of unsalted butter (note: you can sub the brandy for more orange juice if you like!)

• 3)

  Next bring the saucepan to a simmer over a low heat for approx. 20 minutes, then pop the fruit mixture into the fridge to cool down.

• 4)

  Now in a large mixing bowl, add 2 eggs, 2 cups/270g of flour, 1 teaspoon of bicarb and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

• 5)

  Next pour the chilled fruit mixture into the bowl and give it a good mix using a wooden spoon.

• 6)

  Now line a 19cmx6.5cm round baking tin with baking paper as demonstrated in the IGTV. then pour the mixture into the tin (be careful not to collapse the sides of the baking paper!)

• 7)

  Give the tin a few taps and a good shake around to ensure the mixture is nice and even, before popping it into the oven at 160 C (be sure to keep an eye on the top of the cake to ensure it doesn’t burn!)

• 8)

  After approx. 1 hour 10 minutes insert a skewer into the cake: if it comes out clean, the cake is done and vou can remove it from the oven.

• 9)

  Set the cake aside to cool for a few hours,  then remove it from the tin. Peel off the baking paper and serve.