Christmas Cake Slice

Prep 15 min + standing, cook 25 min. Makes 18 pieces

Ingredients

• 150g Raisins
• 150g Sultanas
• 150g Currents
• 175g butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 free range eggs
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• icing sugar, to dust

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced, and butter and dust a 17.5x27.5cm baking tray
2. Place the dried fruit in a heatproof bowl. Pour over 2 cups of boiling water and stand for 15 min. Strain well.
3. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl for 5 min or until pale and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Using a large spoon, fold in flour, mixed spice and fruit. Spoon into pan. Smooth top. Bake for 25 min or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool completely in pan
4. Dust with icing sugar, and slice into squares to serve.