Rich Boiled Fruitcake from Mary Killen

Ingredients

• 8 ounces flour
• 6 ounces margarine
• 6 ounces sugar
• 4 ounces currants
• 4 ounces raisins
• 4 ounces sultanas
• 1 teaspoon spices
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, Ground
• 1/2 pint water
• 2 large eggs

Directions

1. 1

   Place margarine, sugar, fruit and water into saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for approximately 10 minutes. Leave to cool.

2. 2

   Sieve flour, spices, and baking soda and add to contents of saucepan.

3. 3

   Beat eggs into mixture and pour into a greased and lined 7" square baking pan.

4. 4

   Bake at 160C (320F, gas mark 3) for 75 minutes.