EASY FRUIT CAKE
3 cups cake fruit mix
(I also added some cherries)
1 1/2 cups water
125 g butter
1 cup sugar
Boil the above together for 20 minutes then add:
1 teaspoon bicarb
1 tablespoon coffee
Stir through and leave to stand overnight
The next day add:
2 cups (full) self raising flour
Mix well
Bake @ 180 ºC for 1 hour.
Drizzle with sherry while it is still hot. Let it cool completely and wrap in foil or cling wrap. Drizzle with sherry for 3 more weeks.
Photo and recipe: Zelda Ellis
