Directions:
- Put the dried fruit, cherries and brandy in a large bowl and stir well to combine and set aside overnight to marinate.
- Preheat oven to 140C (fan forced) or 150C conventional.
- Spray a 18cm (base measurement) square cake pan with cooking spray and then line base and sides with 2 layers of baking/parchment paper, allowing paper to reach 5 cm above the top.
- Place oven rack so top of pan is positioned in the centre of the oven.
- Put eggs , apple puree and spread in a medium bowl and whisk well together and then add to the fruit mixture and mix until well combined.
- Sift flours, cocoa powder, mixed spice and cinnamon into a small bowl, returning any husks from the sieve to the bowl.
- Add flour mixture to the fruit mixture and mix until well combined.
- Spoon mixture into the prepared cake pan pressing firmly into corners with the back of a spoon and smooth surface.
- Drop or tap cake pan onto the bench a few times to settle the mix and then push almonds lightly into the top of the cake in the pattern of your choice.
- Cover the cake pan with a piece of foil and bake for 1 hour, remove the foil and bake for a further 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until a skewer inserted into centre of the cake comes out clean and the cake is firm to the touch in the middle.
- Trim the overhanging baking paper and then wrap cake , still in the cake pan in 2 clean tea towels to keep it moist as it cools.
- Set aside overnight to cool completely.
- Remove from pan and dust with icing sugar if you like to serve.
- You can chop the fruit in a food processor, using the pulse button.
- This cake will keep for up to 1 month in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 688.58 Kcal (2883 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 477.78 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 53.09g | 82% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.31mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 119.91mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 736.88mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 45.92g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 12.43g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.23g | 41% | |
| Protein | 21.35g | 43% | |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 390.9mg | 39% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 501.82 Kcal (2101 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 348.2 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 38.69g | 82% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 3.87mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 87.39mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 537.02mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 33.46g | 15% | |
| Sugars | 9.06g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.45g | 41% | |
| Protein | 15.56g | 43% | |
| Vitamin C | 58.3mg | 133% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 284.9mg | 39% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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