Fruity Pineapple Cake

Pineapple goes very well in cake mixes, adding a moistness and natural sweetness.
Try serving with hot toffee sauce.

Preparation time: 20 minutes plus cooling time.   Quantity: Serves 8 - 10   Cooking time: 1&1/2 hours

Ingredients

150g/6 oz light brown sugar
100g/ 4 oz raisins
100g/ 4 oz currants
100g/ 4 oz chopped glace cherries
50g/ 2 oz mixed peel
150g/6 oz chopped pineapple- fresh or tinned
180-200 ml pineapple juice
2 large eggs
200g/ 8 oz self raising flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Method

  • In a saucepan add the sugar, fruits, pineapple and juice
  • Bring to the boil, then simmer for 8-9 minutes.

cool

  • Beat in the 2 eggs
  • Stir in the sieved flour and spices
  • Pour in to a greased tin (8-9 inch)
  • Bake in a preheated oven gas 3/160*c/325*f - for 1&1/2 hours -or until cooked