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  • St. Patrick’s Day

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    St. Patrick’s Day
    Publisher of Bali Cravings
    by Balicravings
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    Ingredients

    • How to make this Le Cordon Bleu inspired cake- can be made Gluten Free as well:
    • 225 g. raisins
    • 225 g. sultanas
    • 100 g. (3 1/4 oz) currants
    • 50 g. (1 3/4 oz) chopped mixed peels
    • 200 g. (5 1/2 oz) dried apricots
    • 200 g. dried dates
    • 100 g. dried peaches
    • Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon and 1 orange
    • Add:
    • 225 g. (7 1/4 oz) unsalted butter
    • 220 m”l (7fl. oz) of Guinness (I usually put more….a full can)
    • 110 m”l (3 3/4 fl oz) brandy
    • Place it all in saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer it all to a big bowl.
    • Add:
    • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
    • 1.5 tsp. cinnamon
    • 1 tsp. ground all spice
    • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
    • 1/4 tsp cardamom
    • 1 tsp. baking powder (not really necessary, the cake is very heavy and dense….)

    Directions

    Today is St. Patrick’s and I’m a bit late to the game. About 12 years ago, I found the most wonderful Guinness cake that I love making this time of year. It demands patience and dedication and to be ready today, I should have started it 3 days ago…..

    So this year, we will use the left over Guinness from today’s celebration to prepare this wonderful treat.

    Cover the bowl and let soak 3 days in a cool place, occasionally stirring. The smell is wonderful!

    Preheat oven after the 3 days soaking to 160C (315F). Line or butter a 25 cm (10 inch) deep cake tin.

    Stir 5 eggs lightly beaten into the fruit.

    Add:

    300 g. (10 oz) flour – I have tried with Gluten free flour and it works!!!

    1 tsp. baking powder (not really necessary, the cake is very heavy and dense….)

    Bake for 2-2 1/2 hours until skewer comes out clean.

    Cool before eating. You can decorate with Jam on top or glazed fruits and nuts.

    Be aware- this cake gets better as the days go by…..

    Enjoy!

    Sláinte

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