Sunday, December 12, 2021

Christmas Cake (good and moist)

1 cup brown sugar, 2 cups plain flour, 1 tsp. carb soda, 1/2 lb. currants, few almonds, 1/2 lb. butter, pinch of salt, 1/2 lb. raisins, 1/2 lb. dates, 1 tsp. mixed spice, 6 eggs, little brandy, 1/2 lb. sultanas, lemon peel, 1 tsp. cinnamon.

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and beat well. Add sifted flours and fruit alternately.

Bake 2 to 3 hours.

Source: contributed by Mrs J. Tyler, Mrs D. Carmichael in Urania Methodist Guild Cookery Book. Book II. (Kadina: Kadina & Wallaroo Times, 1965), p.71.

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