Wendy’s Best Boiled Fruit Loaf Cake Recipe

This boiled fruit loaf cake recipe has lots of fond memories for WHOot Contributor Wendy. It is from her Mum’s dear friend Judith. Wendy hails from NZ where it is very popular.

If you loved her 3 ingredient fruit cake recipe, then here’s another one that you won’t want to miss. It’s the process of boiling the dried fruits that’s key.

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Boiled Fruit Loaf Cake Recipe

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Ingredients

• 450g (16oz) sultanas or mixed fruit
• 2 cups water
• 1 ½ cups of sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 60 grams (2oz) butter
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• one teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice

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Boiled Fruit Loaf Cake Method

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Pre-heat oven to 180˚C (360F) /160˚C (320F) fan-forced. Line a loaf pan with baking paper.

In a large saucepan, boil sultanas, sugar, salt, water, and butter for 5 minutes.

Remove from the element and leave to cool. Next, add sifted flour, bicarbonate of soda, and spices.

Mix until well combined. Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool on a rack and enjoy.

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