SA RICH FRUIT CAKE CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
Sponsored by SUNBEAM FOODS & ANGROVES – Family Winemakers
Central Districts Shows Association Semi-Final to be hosted by the MT PLEASANT SHOW on Saturday 18th March 2023
FREE ENTRY: ONE ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR
PHONE ENTRIES ACCEPTED, LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE RETURNED
All entries to: The Secretary, Mt Pleasant Show, Box 141, Mt Pleasant 5235
E: mtpleasantshow@bigpond.com Phone entries accepted P: 8568 2303
Entries close: 13th March, 2023 at 8.00pm – Late entries will not be accepted
Semi Final Prizes: First $60; Second $25; Third $10
Winner eligible to compete in State Final to be held at the 2023 Royal Adelaide Show Prizes: First $300, Second $100, Third $50
SUNBEAM PRODUCTS TO BE USED WHERE POSSIBLE
(Recipe to be used – cake not to be iced)
250g butter
250g dark brown sugar
6 eggs
250g sultanas
250g raisins
200g currants
60g chopped almonds
100g dates
60g chopped red glace cherries
60g mixed Peel
375g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp mixed spice
200ml sherry or brandy
METHOD:
Chop fruits, mix together and soak in the sherry or brandy overnight. Sift together flour, baking powder and spice. Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then alternately add fruit and lastly the chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly. Place mixture in a well prepared 19-22cm square tin, and bake in a slow oven for approximately 3 to 3 ½ hours.
Note: Fruit should be cut to the size of currants.