Thursday, 6 March 2014

CHRISTMAS STEAM CAKE

Christmas Steam Cake

500g butter
600g flour
300g caster sugar
160g sugar to made syrup
7 eggs (medium size)
275g  mixed fruits mixed with brandy                  
1 orange peel scraped n juice 5 Tbsp
3tbsp brandy
3 tsp bicarbonate of soda   }
1/2 tsp cream of tartar       }  sieve with flour 3 times
1 tsp nutmeg powder          }
1 tsp baking powder           }
2 tsp vanilla essence           
2 tsp orange essence   
Method:
Cream butter and sugar 9 mins @ speed 4
Add in eggs 3 at a time
Add in essence
Add in flour alternate with mixed fruits.
Add in syrup and stir thoroughly.
Pour into 3 containers 8"
Cover with foil 
Steam 3 1/2 hours.  Remove the foil immediately.































       








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