Classic Christmas cake
INGREDIENTS
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For the cake
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175g/6oz raisins
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350g/12oz natural glacé cherries, halved, rinsed, and thoroughly dried
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500g/1lb 2oz currants
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350g/12oz sultanas
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150ml/¼pt brandy or sherry, plus extra for feeding
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2 oranges, zest only
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250g/9oz butter, softened
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250g/9oz light muscovado sugar
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4 free-range eggs, at room temperature
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1 tbsp black treacle
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75g/3oz blanched almonds, chopped
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250g/9oz plain flour
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1½ tsp mixed spice
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For the covering
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about 3 tbsp apricot jam, warmed and sieved
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icing sugar
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675g/1lb 8oz marzipan
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For the royal icing
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3 free-range eggs, whites only
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675g/1½lb icing sugar, sifted
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3 tsp lemon juice
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1½ tsp glycerine
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