January 14, 2010

Pineapple Boiled Fruitcake

b_twin_1, 29 Dec 2009, Recipe Thread

INGREDIENTS:
1 can (425g) crushed pineapple
125g butter, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
500g mixed fruit
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup plain flour
1 cup self raising flour
1 tspn bicarbonate of soda.

METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 150C (slow). Line 20cm cake pan with baking paper.
2. Combine fruit, pineapple, butter and sugar in heavy-based pan; bring to boil and boil gently for 15 minutes with lid on.
3. Remove fruit mixture from heat and immediately add bicarbonate of soda and stir well. Leave to cool.
4. Beat the eggs.
5. When the fruit mixture is cool add the eggs and flours in 2-3 separate lots. Mix well.
6. Pour mixture into prepared pan and then bake for about 1 1/2 hours.
7. When cooked leave cake in pan and cover with towel. When cold remove from pan and store in cake container or wrap in greaseproof paper and foil. Store in a cool dark place. Use within 2 weeks. Can be frozen (if wrapped securely).

January 14, 2010 | Filed Under Cakes, cupcakes, filled cakes and frostings 

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