Have your soaked fruit ready.
Cream butter and sugar.
Add the eight eggs one at a time.
Add lemon essence, lime (or orange) rind, almond essence and vanilla.
Mix and sift dry ingredients.
Add gradually to creamed mixture.
Mix in soaked fruit and Kitchen Bouquet (add enough until you get the colour your like).
Put in greased tins doubly lined with brown paper.
Bake at 250 F for 2-3 hours or until done.
Remove from oven and soak (brush heavily!), while hot,with extra cherry brandy or rum mixed some added sherry. Wrap in brown paper then foil to store. Let the cakes stand at room temperature for a week.
I make mine in mini loaf pans as I find it bakes easier and they are the perfect size for gift giving. Watch your time if making gift sized cakes. Check after an hour- might need more time.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2670.47 Kcal (11181 kJ)
Calories from fat	1560.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	173.43g	267%
Cholesterol	1113.3mg	371%
Sodium	374.63mg	16%
Potassium	1387.58mg	30%
Total Carbs	131.61g	44%
Sugars	64.22g	257%
Dietary Fiber	8.27g	33%
Protein	138.97g	278%
Vitamin C	34.1mg	57%
Vitamin A	3.6mg	119%
Iron	12.8mg	71%
Calcium	1200mg	120%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	454.11 Kcal (1901 kJ)
Calories from fat	265.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.49g	267%
Cholesterol	189.32mg	371%
Sodium	63.71mg	16%
Potassium	235.96mg	30%
Total Carbs	22.38g	44%
Sugars	10.92g	257%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	33%
Protein	23.63g	278%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	57%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	119%
Iron	2.2mg	71%
Calcium	204.1mg	120%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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