36. RAS STATE

RICH FRUIT CAKE COMPETITION

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Kacey’s Kitchen & Catering

Entry Fee $5

36. RAS STATE

RICH FRUIT CAKE COMPETITION
Sponsored by

Entry Fee $5

1st Prize $75 and Ribbon

2nd Prize $25

The following recipe is COMPULSORY for all entrants in Class 36

Here’s what you need:

Here’s what you do:

Mix together all the fruit and nuts and sprinkle with the sherry or brandy. Cover and leave for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.

Sift together the flours and spices. Cream together the butter and sugar with the essences. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then alternately add the fruit and flour mixtures. Mix thoroughly. The mixture should be stiff enough to support a wooden spoon.

Place mixture into a prepared tin, no larger than 20cm (8”) and bake in a slow oven for approximately 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Allow cake to cool in the tin.

NOTE: To ensure uniformity and depending upon the size, it is suggested that the raisins be snipped into 2-3 pieces, cherries into 4-6 pieces and almonds crosswise into 3-4 pieces.



Winner at Leeton Show will receive a cash prize of $75 and will be required to bake a second “Rich Fruit Cake” in order to compete in a semi-final to be conducted by each of the 14 groups of the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW.
West Wyalong in 2012


The 14 winners at Regional level will each receive a cash prize of $10.00 and are required to bake a third “Rich Fruit Cake” for the Final Judging at the Royal Easter Show where the winner will receive a cash prize of $50.00.