Preparation time
overnight
overnight
Cooking time
1 to 2 hours
Serves1 to 2 hours
Makes 1 cake
From The Hairy Bikers: Mums Know Best
Ingredients
- 450g/1lb dried mixed fruit
- 250g/9oz brown sugar
- 300ml/½ pint warm black tea
- 2 tsp mixed spice
- 450g/1lb self-raising flour
- 1 free-range egg, beaten
Method
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In a large bowl soak the fruit and sugar in strained tea and leave overnight.
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Next day preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3. Line a 900g/2lb loaf tin with baking parchment.
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Mix the remaining ingredients into the fruit mixture and beat well.
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Pour the mixture into the loaf tin and bake the oven and bake for 1½ hours or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.