One of outstanding features of the Victorian Age was the interest in the culinary art! During our theme research we found this very simple and quick alternative to the Fruit cake. Try this recipe and impress your friends during the build up to seasonal celebrations!
Mini Fruit Cakes
1 1/2 cup diced candied fruit
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup brandy or apple juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 cup walnuts
Candied cherries for garnish
Melted apple jelly for glaze
Marinate fruits and raisins in brandy or juice overnight. Cream sugar, butter and egg. Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices;stir in. Mix in walnuts and marinated fruits. Spoon batter into miniature muffin tins lined with baking cups. Fill 3/4 full. Top each with cherry.
Bake at 140'C for 30 minutes. Remove from tins, brush top with brandy or juice while warm. Cool. Store in airtight container. Before serving, brush tops with jelly.
Makes 5 dozen.
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