Monday, 27 February 2012

KERALA PLUM CAKE (Meerra )




KERALA PLUM CAKE

Ingredients:

120 grms mixed fruits ( sultanas, raisins, cherries,mixed peels etc ) roughly chopped
120 grms mixed nuts ( cashews, almonds, walnuts etc ) roughly chopped
1/3 cup fruit juice or rum, or brandy

½ tsp baking soda
1 tbs vinegar

½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp mixed spice powder
¼ tsp salt
125 grms all purpose flour ( sift all these together )

120 grms butter
120 grms brown sugar


Method:

Put the mixed fruits in a bowl, add in the fruit juice or brandy.
Soak it over night.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
Grease a 9 inch pan and keep aside.

In a small bowl, mix the baking soda and vinegar, keep aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffly.
Add in the brown sugar and beat well.
Add in the shifted flour and mix well.

Add in the soaked fruits, nuts, and the vinegar + baking soda mixture.
Mix every thing well. Transfer the contents to the greased pan.
Bake for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees.
Test to see if the cake is cooked.

Remove and let it cool

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