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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CAKE

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 - Christmas
Cakes, Muffins and Cookies - Cake Premixes
Recipe No:  R202a
USING BAKELS EASY MAKE FRUIT CAKE MIX
Group  Ingredient KG
1 BAKELS EASY MAKE FRUIT CAKE MIX 4.000
 
  Water 3.200
 
2 Sultanas 2.400
 
  Raisins 1.300
  Currants 0.300

  Total Weight 11.200
Method:  1. Place Group 1 in machine bowl fitted with paddle.
2. Mix for 1 minute on slow speed.
3. Do not over mix.
4. Scrape down.
5. Mix on second speed for 3 minutes.
6. Do not over mix.
7. Scrape down.
8. Add Group 2 and blend in on slow speed for 1 minute.
9. Do not over mix.
10. Deposit into baking tin/tray, level off evenly.
11. Leave plain or top with Bakels Whole Glazed Red Cherries.
12. To finish decoration, use almonds.
13. Bake at 165°C (330°F) for approximately 70 minutes.
14. If baked in a deep sided baking tray, once cool cut into desired size.
15. Glaze using BAKELS APRICOT SUPERGLAZE.
Notes:  The metric recipe is of similar size to the avoirdupois recipe but is not an exact conversion.
  Bakels Whole Glazed Red or Green Cherries may be added to the above recipe also at a combined weight of 800g (2lb).
  This recipe is also excellent for Christmas Pudding production.
Yield:  One deep sided baking tray.