Wedding Cake Recipe

THE HERIOT 3 TIER RICH FRUIT WEDDING CAKE RECIPE

You will need a 10 inch, 8 inch & 6 inch cake tin.

The Main Ingredients (all in Grams)

	3 Tier Round	3 Tier Square
Sultanas	1300	1700
Raisins	500	650
Currants	200	300
Broken Glace Cherries	500	600
Chopped Walnuts	200	300
Mixed Peel	200	300
Mixed Spice	25	30
Sherry	100	150
Dark Rum	100	150
Brandy	100	150

Mix together dry ingredients & mix in liquid thoroughly.
Cover, and soak for 7 days, turning at least twice during the soaking time, allowing the fruit to soak up all the liquid and swell.

Plain Flour	800	1000
Ground Almonds	200	250
Soft Dark Brown Sugar	700	900
Cake Margarine or Butter	700	900

Sieve dry ingredients together. Place in a mixer with the margarine/butter
And mix on a Low speed to a fine crumbly consistency.
(Do not form a paste)

Black Treacle                         100                       150
Medium Eggs                            15                          20

Beat together and add gradually in 3 separate portions, and on medium speed.
Cream for 2 minutes. Scrape down at least once.

Plain Flour                              150                        200

Sieve in to the prepared fruit and fold in lightly by hand.

Scale the above, into the lined and greased tins.

	Round	Square
6 inch	1000g	1300g
8 inch	2100g	2500g
10 inch	3300g	4500g

Pre-heat oven at 275f (140c) Place a pan of boiling water at bottom of oven.
Bake until centre of cake reaches 200f (95c)

(Ideally using a digital temperature probe)