Method
1) Soak mixed fruit (raisins, mixed peel and cherry) in brandy, orange juice and lemon juice overnight or even better for a day or two.
2) Cream butter, sugar and glucose together in mixing bowl till smooth.
3) Add in eggs slowly one by one. The best way is to break the eggs (egg yolks) before adding it in to avoid batter splitting. continue to beat till fluffy.
4) Make sure batter is completely smooth before proceeding to add the next egg.
5) Add in vanilla essence and mix well.
6) Add in soft flour and mixed fruits..
7) Mix till all ingredients form a smooth batter. Do not overmix as cake texture will be affected (springy texture due to flour gluten).
8) Brush shortening on the bottom and sides of a baking pan. Line the bottom of pan with grease proof paper to prevent the cake from sticking to the bottom.
9) Pour in cake batter and bake in oven at 180 C (356 F) for 45 minutes. Insert a toothpick into centre of cake when done. If inserted toothpick comes out clean, your cake is done.
Recipe makes 1 X 15cmX15cm (6"X6") square cake pan.
