Crushed Pineapple Cake (class 70)
| Place a 14oz (435g) tin of crushed pineapple [Del Monte make it] in a large saucepan, along with: 4 oz ( 115g) butter 1 cup (120g) of brown sugar 1 lb (440g) dried mixed fruit 1 level tsp mixed spice 1 level tsp bicarbonate of soda Gently bring this to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 15 mins then allow to cool for about an hour, maybe a little less. Note: If you can’t get crushed pineapple you can buy the chunks and place in a food processor with the juice and roughly chop. |
| Now add: 1 cup (120g) of Self Raising flour 1cup (120g) of Plain flour 2 large beaten eggs Pour into a prepared tin. Bake in heated fan oven 140C for about an hour / 350F non fan for an hour to 1 hour 30 mins. Check the top and turn down temp for last 15 mins. |