Name: Pineapple and carrot fruit cake
Cook time: 195 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 2 cup (280g) seeded dates, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 cup (240g) sultanas; 450 gram crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, can; 1 1/2 cup (360g) carrot, coarsely grated; 1/2 cup (55g) walnuts, coarsely chopped; 125 gram butter, chopped; 1 cup (220g) dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda); 2 eggs, beaten lightly; 1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour; 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Ingredients

2 cup (280g) seeded dates, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 cup (240g) sultanas

450 gram crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, can

1 1/2 cup (360g) carrot, coarsely grated

1/2 cup (55g) walnuts, coarsely chopped

125 gram butter, chopped

1 cup (220g) dark brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

2 eggs, beaten lightly

1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour

1 cup (150g) self-raising flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

1.Line a deep 20cm (8-inch) round cake pan with 3 layers of baking paper, bringing paper 5cm above side of pan.

2.Combine dates, sultanas, undrained pineapple, carrot, nuts, butter and sugar in a large saucepan; stir over medium heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to the boil, reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until mixture is thick and syrupy.

3.Remove from heat, stir in soda. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; cool to room temperature.

4.Preheat oven to 150°C.

5.Stir eggs and sifted dry ingredients into fruit mixture; spread into pan.

6.Bake about 2½ hours or until cooked when tested. Cover hot cake with foil, wrap in a clean towel; cool in pan overnight.

You need about 2 large carrots for this recipe. This cake can be made 2 weeks ahead and refrigerated.
Note

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