Australian Fruitcake

Ingredients

• 1 kg mixed fruit
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 250 g butter, chopped
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons parisienne essence
• 1 cup plain flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• salt
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons brandy, extra

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the first 4 ingredients in a big bowl.

2. 2

   Cover and cook for 5 minutes on HIGH, stirring once.

3. 3

   Allow to cool slightly.

4. 4

   Stir in eggs and essence.

5. 5

   Add dry ingredients.

6. 6

   Pour into a greased and lined 20 cm square cake tin or novel cake tin.

7. 7

   Place on low rack.

8. 8

   Bake for 40 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE at 160 deg Celsius.