Things You'll Need:
- 5 ozs. fresh butter
- 6 tbs. golden syrup
- 1/2 cup sultanas (golden raisins)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup currants
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 8-inch cake pan
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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Step 2
Prepare the fruit filling. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, then add the golden syrup, fruit, fruit rind and milk and heat to boiling. Lower the heat to simmer for at least 5 minutes.
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Step 3
Prepare the cake batter. Sift the flour, salt and spices over a large bowl and create a 'well' in the center.
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Step 4
Add the eggs. Beat the eggs lightly and pour into the well of the cake batter.
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Step 5
Add the butter. Pour the butter mixture into the well, then add the baking soda.
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Step 6
Form the batter. Combine all of the ingredients thoroughly using a large wooden spoon. Make sure egg and butter mixture is completely mixed.
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Step 7
Prepare the pans. Line an 8-inch cake pan with butter and wax paper.
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Step 8
Prepare to bake. Pour the cake batter into the cake pan and tap the pans slightly to settle.
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Step 9
Bake for at least 1 hour and 45 minutes until the top of the cake becomes brown and is cooked completely in the center.
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Step 10
Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then turn out onto wire rack.
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Step 11
Serve cooled with Devonshire cream and tea.
