Rich Christmas cake from The Irish Countrywomen's Association Book of Bread and Baking: Recipes from Our Ovens to Yours (page 41) by Irish Countrywomen's Association and Aoife Carrigy

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Accompaniments: Royal icing; Make your own marzipan

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    Can substitute buttermilk or a mixture of milk and lemon juice for sour milk. Allow dried fruit to soak overnight before baking, and also allow 3 weeks to store and feed the cake with alcohol before serving.

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