500g mixed dried fruit (see note below - or use 100g each of raisins or cranberries, currants, chopped Medjool dates, figs and Australian dried apricots)
⅔ cup orange juice
⅓ cup brandy
Zest of 1 orange
2 teaspoons ground linseeds
½ cup wholemeal self raising flour
½ cup white self raising flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
16 pecans or other nuts for decorating, optional
Instructions
Soak fruit in juice, brandy, orange zest and linseeds for at least 2 hours, or overnight
When ready to assemble, heat oven to 150 degrees and line 2 x 6 inch (15 cm) round cake tins or 1 x 8 inch (20 cm) round or square cake tin with greaseproof paper
Sift together both flours, with cinnamon, nutmeg and ground ginger
Stir flour mix through soaked fruit
Spoon into prepared cake tins, smooth top and decorate with nuts if using
Bake for approx 30 minutes for 6 inch tins or 40-45 minutes for 8 inch tin
Recipe by Healthy Home Cafe at http://healthyhomecafe.com/2014/12/18/healthy-christmas-cake/