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12 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 19, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Traditional Christmas Cake Recipe An excellent Christmas cake recipe passed down through many generations. Originates from Tring in Hertfordshire, England. Traditionally served at Christmas teatime. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (12oz) raisins 2 cups (1lb) currants 1 1/2 cups (12oz) sultanas 1/2 cup (4oz) almonds 3/4 cup (6oz) mixed peel 1/2 cup (4oz) glace/candied cherries grated rind of half lemon and juice of 1 lemon 1 1/2 cups (12oz) unsalted butter 1 3/4 cups (12oz) moist brown sugar 6 eggs 3 cups (12oz) plain flour 1/2 level teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 level teaspoon nutmeg 1 level teaspoon mixed spice 1 level tablespoon black treacle at least 2 tablespoons brandy, rum or sherry as preferred plus extra to "feed" cake when baked. Method - Grease a 9-10 inch tin. - Cream butter, sugar and grated lemon rind until light and fluffy. - Beat in eggs, one at a time. - Mix dry ingredients together well. - Add to creamed butter etc. - Combine thoroughly. - Mix in the chosen alcohol and lemon juice (add a little extra if the mixture seems too stiff) to form a dropping consistency. - Turn into lined tin, ensure there are no pockets of air and the surface of the mixture is flat. - Tie a double band of brown paper around the tin - approximately 3 inches above the rim of the tin. - Place in oven one rung below the middle at 160 degrees centigrade (see temperature conversions). - Bake for 2 hours and then reduce heat to 150 degrees centigrade for a further 1 1/2 - 2 hours. - Leave the cake to cool in the tin. - Remove paper and turn cake upside down and make holes with a steel knitting needle or cocktail stick. - Pour in extra spirit and leave cake upside down until the spirit has been absorbed. - Wrap the cake in fresh grease proof paper and leave for at least 48 hours before icing. - Before icing, the cake can be stored for up to 2 months wrapped in foil. - Keep "feeding" the cake with alcohol until you are ready to put almond icing and then royal icing onto it. Two Tips to a Super Christmas Cake BRONTE Chinese Cuisine OPEN SINCE 1995 NEW YEAR'S EVE SPECIAL DINNER BOOK YOUR NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY NOW! gs eason's Greetin ar S e Happy New Y & Book Your Staff Parties at Finnegan' Wake And Get Great Discounts! Soak the dried fruit overnight in a little sherry or rum. Use one dessert spoon for each pound of fruit. Take care when lining the tin. Fit the greaseproof into the corners carefully for a good shape. Gege's Pizza & Restaurant PIZZA · PASTA · WINGS · SALADS · FAMOUS HOT ITALIAN SANDWICHES We Also Do Catering To Offices & Local Businesses Included: Live Entertainment Great Service Party Up To 280 People Special Cocktails Customized Buffet 2 Bars To Choose From Warm Fireplace Private Booths Many Wines To Choose From FAMILY SPECIAL 1 Extra Large Pizza Pick-Up Or Delivery 12 Slices 3 Toppings 2 Free Dipping Sauce $ *Lucky Draw* 1515 REBECCA ST., OAKVILLE Near new mall entrance by Zellers · Own entrance at the front of the restaurant Restaurant is open even after the mall is closed 16 Beers On Tap 134 Speers Road (west of Kerr Street), Oakville Minimum order required for delivery. Lic. L.L.B.O. 1 1 sr r TM 99 Plus+ Tax Extra Toppings 1.85 905-827-7073 · www.brontechinesecuisine.com 379 Speers Rd., Oakville 905-815-WAKE 905-844-4711