Microwave Christmas Cake (Radio Live)

This recipe was given out on the Kitchen & Garden show, Radio Live.

Ingredients

• 1 kg mixed dried fruit
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 250 g butter, chopped
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 4 eggs
• 4 teaspoons parisienne essence
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon almond essence

Method

Mix together fruit, brown sugar, butter and brandy and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Remove from the microwave, stir well and allow to cool to room temperature.
Mix in the eggs, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, curry powder and almond essence. Pour into a microwave cake pan and place on a stand in the microwave. Cook on high for 5 minutes, remove and place a foil band around the cake and then microwave for a further 5 minutes.

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