Preheat the oven
to 150"C/300"F/Gas 2. Grease a deep 20cm/8in round
or 18cm/7in square cake tin, line the base and sides
with a double thickness of greaseproof paper and
grease the paper.
Combine all
the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, snipping
in the apricots in strips, using kitchen
scissors. Beat thoroughly with a wooden spoon
for 3-4 minutes, until thoroughly mixed.
Spoon the mixture
into the cake tin. Make a slight depression in the
centre. Bake in the centre of the oven for 2.5 - 3.5.
hours. Test the cake after 2.5, hours. If it is ready
it will feel firm and a skewer inserted in the
centre will come out clean. Test at intervals if
necessary. Cover the top loosely with foil if it
starts to brown too quickly.
Leave the cake to
cool completely in the tin. Then turn out. The
lining paper can be left on to help keep the cake
moist.
Basic Desserts
Recipes - Light Fruit Cake Recipe
