From the Barn brings you recipes straight from the kitchen of one of our local Care Services Co-ordinators — a fantastic cook and baker who always spoils us in the office with their homemade treats. They know first-hand what our clients living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions need to eat to stay well.
This simple boiled cake is a classic, fruit-filled bake that is easy to make and perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
100g butter
100g soft brown sugar
175g self-raising flour
2 small eggs
250g mixed fruit
100g mixed nuts
1 teaspoon mixed spice
Method
Place the mixed fruit in a pan, cover with water and bring to the boil for 3 minutes.
Drain off the water, then add the butter to the hot fruit and stir until melted. Stir in the mixed nuts.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until creamy.
Add the flour and mixed spice to the fruit mixture, then pour in the egg mixture and mix well until fully combined.
Pour the mixture into a loaf tin and bake at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 45 minutes, or until cooked through.
