Mum's Boiled Fruit Cake - Real Recipes from Mums

Boiling this cake batter helps to keep the fruit plump and juicy and the cake moist

Ingredients (makes 1 cake)

! cup sugar
230 grams currants
120 grams butter
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 cup cold water
120 grams sultanas
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup self raising flour
1 teaspoon bi carb soda
2 eggs , beaten
1 cup plain flour

Method

Place first 7 ingredients ( everything except the flours,bicarb and eggs) in a sauce pan
Bring to the boil. Boil gently for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat
Have ready beaten eggs and mix through fruit mixture
Fold in sifted flours and bicarb
Pour batter in to well greased paper lined tin . Top with blanched almonds if desired
Bake in Moderate oven ( 180) 45 minutes ( check at 30 minutes to see if done)

Notes

Mum makes this cake every christmas.. but to be honest .. we are all so full ,it doesn't get eaten till the next day ! Moist and spicy , it is good any time of year really ! It keeps well in an airtight container

21 Comments

- - mom478112 said
  - 19 Aug 2021
    8:02 pm
What is your go to spice for this cake?

- - mom19782016 said
  - 12 Feb 2021
    4:41 pm
What a cool idea – will have to try this next Xmas

- - cherz said
  - 22 Sep 2019
    9:46 pm
My this delicious cake has great colour …looks so yummy and tempting.

- - nadine_hill said
  - 27 Jul 2019
    9:32 am
I have never made a fruit cake before and the idea of boiling it appeals to me. If it turns out well, everyone will get one for Christmas!

- - mom81879 said
  - 27 May 2019
    3:37 pm
I might not a big fan of fruit cake, can’t really say if I’ve ever had a boiled one before. Looks nice and dark

- - happymum2018 said
  - 15 Apr 2019
    9:05 pm
I cant remember the last time I had a boiled fruit cake this looks nice!

- - mom111059 said
  - 28 Jan 2019
    7:44 pm
This one is worth a go. Says it is easy and it looks very moist.

- - mom112023 said
  - 22 Jan 2019
    10:05 pm
Thanks for the recipe. Must try it.

- - mom62624 said
  - 01 Jan 2019
    4:22 pm
Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe.

- - BellaB said
  - 26 Dec 2018
    3:27 pm
I might try this for the one child who likes fruit cake.

- - happymum2018 said
  - 17 Dec 2018
    6:37 pm
I like the sound of this cake they always seem to taste the best

- - robyn_smithwick said
  - 14 Dec 2018
    4:06 pm
this is so similar to my mum’s recipe. love it

- - Mum2archer said
  - 13 Dec 2018
    8:58 am
I can vouch this is one of my favorite things about Christmas! Absolutely delicious, moist and full of fruit, a delicious end to Christmas day.

- - mom90758 said
  - 12 Dec 2018
    9:52 pm
Interesting! I didn’t even know it was possible. Thanks for sharing!

- - youngoldlady said
  - 12 Dec 2018
    3:21 pm
Thank you for providing this recipe. The picture of the cake is wonderful, hoping mine turns out the same way.

- - mom112217 said
  - 12 Dec 2018
    2:43 pm
A beautiful Christmas cake,it looks amazing! Thank your mum!
- LuckyMum replied
  
  30 Dec 2018 , 4:00 pm
  Will do. She will be happy !
- - Cookfromscratchmum said
  - 12 Dec 2018
    12:39 pm
Perfect for Christmas what a yummy looking desert thanks for sharing your delicious recipe

- - mom93821 said
  - 12 Dec 2018
    4:49 am
Thank you! A delicious looking Christmas cake and the photo is great – presentation of this cake is gorgeous – so festive – love the little Santa!
- LuckyMum replied
  
  12 Dec 2018 , 9:22 am
  Thanks He’s cute isn’t he ?
  - mom93821 replied
    
    13 Dec 2018 , 6:27 am
    
    You are most welcome! He is a super cute and fun looking Santa! May I be cheeky and ask where you got him please? Thanks