Derbyshire Fruit Loaf

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Similar to mandabears' thisbe fruit loaf, this cake looks like it would be a welcome addition to a sunday brunch. i have not tried this one yet but plan to soon. submitted for the uk leg of the zaar world tour.

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Steps

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Put the dried fruit and the sugar into a mixing bowl , add the hot tea and leave to soak overnight.

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The next day , preheat oven to 300 degrees.

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Spray and line a 7 inch cake pan or a loaf pan.

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Stir the egg , flour , spices and the marmalade into the fruit , sugar and tea mixture.

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Pour into the cake pan or the loaf pan.

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Bake for 1 1 / 2 -2 hours until firm to the touch or until a skewer pushed into the cake comes out clean.

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Do not open the oven during the first hour of baking time.

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Ingredients

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mixed dried fruit, sugar, black tea, egg, self-rising flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, orange marmalade, cooking spray