I’m gathering another recipe here for my children. This is a much -loved recipe I’ve made for open gardens, picnics and school cake sales. It is suitable for vegans, vegetarians and people who are allergic to eggs. It’s so simple to make and the kitchen smells delicious when it’s being cooked. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
6oz brown SR flour ( if using plain flour, add 3 tsp baking powder)
2oz ground almonds (omit if allergic to nuts, and use ground oatmeal instead.)
2 tsp mixed spice
1lb mixed fruit
4 oz dates, finely chopped
4 oz apricots, finely chopped
Rind of 1 orange or lemon
1/2 pint water (you can use tea)
2 tbsp orange juice
METHOD
Soak the dried fruit in the liquid overnight.
Add the dried ingredients and fold in.
Bake in a 2lb loaf tin for 1.5 hours at 160C. Cover the cake for the last half an hour to prevent the top burning.
Check with a knife to ensure the cake is cooked.
Enjoy 😊 x
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Hello Karen,
Great recipe that I am going to make for my vegan friend who can’t eat fats! Could you please tell me how long this will keep in a tin?
thanks so much, Jane x
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Thank you Jane. I wouldn’t keep it more than 3 days. Wrap it well in foil and store in a cool place. It also freezes well and defrosts quite quickly. Thanks for reading my blog. All the best. Karen
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My friend has just discovered her grandson has an egg allergy. This is a recipe to keep and to pass on. Thank you. Amelia
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Thank you Amelia. That recipe has saved me many times when I’ve had visitors with allergies. It’s totally delicious too.
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Karen what a fantastic and easy cake! And with fruits … How good it should be. And for vegans. I love. And it is a recipe of family favorites: thank you very much for sharing it with us. I do this first without fail when I feel better. Karen wish all the best in the world and much love for all your family and for you and Mr B; Grace and Meg. Take care of you all very much. Keep warm, it’s cold in Madrid and it rains. Very affectionate greetings from Margarita xxx
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Thank you Margarita. It’s raining again. But 8C so not too cold. Just back from the care home. My poor Mother in Law asked my husband who I was. So very sad. But we took Meg and she cheered everyone up. Much love. Keep warm and dry. Affectionate greetings from us all. Love karen xxx
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Karen I am very sorry about your dear mother-in-law, but you know what that disease is like. At the bottom of her heart, where her illness cannot reach, she still loves you very much. It makes me very happy that Meg helps you so much and gives you so much joy: she is the partner you needed. I’m glad it doesn’t rain and we have the same temperature. Enjoy Sunday Take care Very affectionate greetings from Margarita xxx
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