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Festive TRADITIONS

RICH HAZELNUT FRUIT CAKE

PREP + COOK TIME 4 HOURS 30 MINUTES (+ STANDING & COOLING) SERVES 16

21/3 cups (375g) sultanas
2 cups (320g) coarsely chopped raisins
1½ cups (210g) coarsely chopped seeded dates
1¼ cups (240g) coarsely chopped pitted prunes
2 tablespoons raspberry jam, warmed, sieved
2/3 cup (160ml) hazelnut–flavoured liqueur
185g butter, chopped
¼ cup (85g) chocolate–hazelnut spread
1 cup (220g) firmly packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1¾ cups (260g) plain flour

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