Boiled Fruitcake

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This is a recipe that my mother-in-law baked countless times. A favourite of the shearer's she cooked for during shearing season. She's been asked for this recipe many, many times. Hers always tasted spicier than mine and i suspect she used a heaped teaspoon of spice. I also noticed that she never owned a set of measuring cups or spoons. Just used a teacup and cutlery from her to drawer to measure. Ahhh, the simple old days and delightful foods.

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Steps

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Put the first 7 ingredients into saucepan and bring to boil.

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Simmer for 2 minutes.

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Turn off and allow to cool a little.

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Beat 2 eggs well.

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Sift plain and sr flours tegether.

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Add well beaten eggs to cooled fruit mixture.

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Fold in sifted flour.

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Place mixture into a well greased , lined 20cm cake tin and bake in moderate oven for 1 hour.

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Ingredients

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butter, mixed fruit, mixed spice, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, cold water, walnuts, eggs, plain flour, self raising flour