Fruit And Nut Pound Cake

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454g) fresh butter
• 1 lb (454g) all-purpose flour
• 6 large eggs (or 7 if small)
• 1 lb (454g) granulated sugar
• 0.25 lb (113g) almonds, chopped
• 0.5 lb (227g) currants or sultanas
• 3 oz (85g) candied peel
• A few drops of almond extract

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter until creamy; if hard, warm the bowl slightly.
2. 2 Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add beaten eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly.
3. 3 Sift in flour and fold in. Stir in almonds, currants, candied peel, and almond extract.
4. 4 Pour batter into small loaf tins. Bake for 40 minutes or until golden and done.