Things You'll Need:
- 1 1/4 cup fresh butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups self-rising flour
- 1 1/3 cups golden raisins
- 1 cup dried currants
- 1/4 candied mixed fruit
- 2/3 cup candied cherries
- 2 tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 pound marzipan (almond paste)
- 2 tbsp. apricot jam
- 1 8-inch springform pan
- Wax paper
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
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Step 2
Prepare the pan. Butter the baking pan and lightly flour the bottom and sides. Line the pan with one layer of greased wax paper.
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Step 3
Prepare cake batter. Cream the butter and brown sugar on medium speed in a mixer until light and fluffy.
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Step 4
Add two eggs and flour. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the flour.
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Step 5
Add fruit and spices. Stir in the golden raisins, currants, mixed fruit, cherries, lemon zest, and spices one at a time to combine thoroughly.
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Step 6
Pour 1/2 the batter into the greased pan.
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Step 7
Prepare layer of almond paste. Roll out one half of the almond paste, and form an 8-inch circle. Carefully set this on top of the cake batter.
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Step 8
Pour remaining batter on top of almond paste.
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Step 9
Bake for 1 hour uncovered, then cover with foil to bake for an additional hour and 40 minutes. Cake will be a dark brown color and very firm.
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Step 10
Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool at least 2 hours.
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Step 11
Turn the oven setting to broil.
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Step 12
Prepare to cover the cake. Brush the top of the cake with warmed apricot jam.
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Step 13
Roll out another 1/2 of almond paste, and cut into an 8 inch circle. Place on top of cake and secure firmly by pressing down lightly on the edges.
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Step 14
Brush the almond paste with remaining beaten egg.
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Step 15
Place cake under broiler for 8-10 minutes until a light golden brown in color.
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Step 16
Let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
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Step 17
Cut into slices, serve and enjoy!
