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Stir the flour into the soaked fruit and mix well. Web prepare all ingredients first. • 2 cups plain flour.

Beat butter and sugar in small bowl with electric mixer until just combined. 1 kg mixed dried fruit. Web top 20 christmas cake recipes:

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Cover with plastic wrap and set aside overnight to soak. • 1⁄2 cup plum or cherry jam. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees f.