Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Stained Glass Window Christmas Cake

  • 600 grams of dried fruit such as glacé pineapple, apricots, cherries, mango etc chopped into large chunks
  • 400 grams dried mixed fruit
  • 300 grams dried nuts
  • 200 grams chopped chocolate
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 90 grams butter softened
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder 
  1. Beat eggs till tick and creamy
  2. Add sugar and vanilla
  3. Beat till sugar dissolves
  4. Add softened butter and beat till combined
  5. Stir in flours and fruit, nuts and chocolate
  6. Press into prepared til and bake in slow oven for 1 1/2 - 2 hours
  7. Wrap in foil until required
  8. When this cake is sliced thinly it resembles a stained glass window

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