I just put all my fruit in to soak overnight and realised that I have used 1kg of currants instead of 1kg of raisins.:(will it be ok!
pecka,
Dec 18, 3:06am
Would it work if I add a kg of raisins to the bowl with some extra brandy, then when I come to make my cake just pull out 3.5kg of fruit to add to the dry ingredients!
beautifulflower,
Dec 18, 3:25am
should be an awesome cake.just add a few more currants or extra sultanas
gardie,
Dec 18, 4:44am
Any mix of dried fruit will usually do the trick.If you particularly want some raisins, add some in otherwise it will be fine without them - just a slightly different flavour.If you do want to add the raising and then remove some of the fruit, remember to allow for the weight of the brandy/juice/etc.You could also calculate how much extra flour etc you'll need if you put an extra kg of fruit in and make an extra cake.
bluetigerrr,
Dec 18, 11:56am
Hi - this is one of the BEST Christmas cakes I've ever made . and it only has currants and cherries in (as the dried fruit ingredients :)
Currant Cherry Cake 1 kg currants 250g halved glace cherries 1/2 cup brandy 250 g butter 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed 5 eggs 2 c plain flour 1 t mixed spice 2 T brandy extra
Line base and sides of deep 23 cm round cake pan with 3 layers of paper. Combine currants, cherries and brandy in large bowl. Cream butter and sugar only until combined. Add eggs quickly, one at a time, beating only until combined between each addition. Stir into fruit mixture then stir in the sifted flour and spice. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan and bake in a slow oven (150 degrees) for about 2 1/2 hours. Brush with extra brandy, cover tightly with foil and leave to cool in pan. Keeping time: 3 months.
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