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asked April 14th 2014

Soaking fruit

When using Mrs Jones fruit cake recipe it says to saok fruit in 2 Table Spoons of either brandy or orange juice but there is alot of fruit to saok. Is this amount correct as it barely covers any of the fruit.Thanks.

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When using Mrs Jones fruit cake recipe it says to saok fruit in 2 Table Spoons of either brandy or orange juice but there is alot of fruit to saok. Is this amount correct as it barely covers any of the fruit.Thanks.

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Hello arogden

The amount of alcohol used is up to you. Most recipes give a small amount but you can add a little more if you like. The alcohol is absorbed by the fruit which becomes moist and plump. If there is a lot of alcohol left in the bowl sprinkle it over the freshly baked cake. You can see the amount I use in my Christmas cake here http://www.cakeflix.com/blog/preparing-for-a-moist-christmas-cake
This isn’t to everyone’s taste as it makes a very boozy cake!

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Hi there
I always tend to put a bit more in than what is said. Never had any complaints yet or maybe I just seem to make fruit cakes for people who like my dark Barbados rum. I prefer mine in a glass with coke and an ice cube or two and definitely on a beach !! Aah memories.

Donna

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