Title: Christmas Cake (Rich) [Empire Cookery]
Categories: Cake Aussie
Yield: 1 Servings

1	lb	Butter
1 1/4	lb	Flour
1	lb	Sugar, brown
2	lb	Raisins, stoned
2	lb	Sultanas
2	lb	Currants
10		Eggs
130	ml	Rosewater
130	ml	Brandy
1/4	lb	Almonds, blanched
1	pk	Mixed spice
		Treacle

Beat the eggs well, cream the butter and the sugar and mix well together, then add the fruits, spice and flavourings, and lastly add the sifted flour; scoop some of the mixture from centre to the sides of tin, it will keep the cake from cracking.

Bake in well-greased papered tin in a moderate oven for about three hours, mor or less; depends on the size of the cake.

from THE EMPIRE COOKERY BOOK published 1940 typed by KEVIN JCJD SYMONS

From: Kevin Jcjd Symons Date: 02-27-98 (12:56) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking

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