Sunbeam MX001 manual Christmas Cake, Pour into prepared pan and bake in slow, Festive Shortbread

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Special Occasions (continued)

CHRISTMAS

Christmas Cake

21/4 cups raisons, chopped

3 cups sultanas

13/4 cup currants

11/2 cups glace figs, chopped

1/2 cup glace cherries, halved

1/3 cup golden syrup

1/2 cup brandy 250ml olive oil

1 cup firmly packed soft brown sugar

5 eggs

11/4 cups plain flour

1 teaspoon mixed spice

2 tablespoons brandy, extra

1.Combine fruit, syrup and brandy in a bowl; mix well. Cover, stand overnight.

2.Preheat oven to 150°c. Grease and line base and sides of a 19cm square cake tin with 3 layers of baking paper.

3.Beat oil and sugar in the small Mixmaster bowl on High speed (7-9) until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Add fruit mixture, flour and mixed spice. Beat on Low Speed (1-2) until mixture is combined.

4.Pour into prepared pan and bake in slow

oven for about 4 hours or until cooked when tested with a thin metal knife (there should be no raw cake mix on knife).

5.Remove cake from oven and brush with extra brandy. Cover pan with foil and leave to cool in pan upside down.

Festive Shortbread

250g butter

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/3 cup caster sugar

2 cups plain flour

1/2 cup corn flour

100g choc melts, melted

1.Preheat oven to 200°c. Grease and line two baking trays.

2.In the small Mixmaster bowl cream the butter, syrup and sugar on Medium speed (4-6) until combined.

3.Add the flours and mix on low speed (2-3) until the mixture is combined well.

4.Turn the mixture out onto a floured surface and lightly knead to combine. Press dough out to a 2cm thickness and using your favourite festive cutter, cut into shapes. TIP: In very hot weather you may want

to chill your dough for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.

5.Place shapes onto baking trays and bake for about 12 minutes or until just golden. Cool on trays.

6.Drizzle with chocolate once cooled.

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Contents Mixmaster Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions Ensure the above safety precautions are understoodFeatures of your Sunbeam Mixmaster Speed control dial Special ‘V groove’ beatersDough hooks Non-slip rubber feetUsing your Sunbeam Mixmaster Before using your MixmasterUsing your Sunbeam Mixmaster Small bowl selected Large bowl selectedRotation of Mixing Bowls Mixing Guide Electric Oven Temperature GuideThermostat Settings Storage Care and CleaningMaintenance Service Lets Talk Ingredients Lets Talk Ingredients Cookery Tips for Best Results Before starting, read the recipe completelyPreparing the dough Helpful Hints for a Successful DoughPreparing the yeast Helpful Hints for a Successful Dough Helpful Hints for Better Cake Making Helpful Hints for Better Cake Making Basic White Loaf Recipes BakingTips Variations to this recipe BreadsticksVariations to this recipe BakingSesame Rolls Chelsa bun Plaited sweet loafGlaze Wholemeal LoafVariations to this recipe Upsidedown Peach cake Foundation Butter CakeAdd eggs one at a time beating well between each addition VariationChocolate Cake Lemon or Orange CakeCoffee Crumble Marble CakeGlaze Icing Icings, Fillings, Frostings and CreamsFluffy Butter Frosting Royal Icing for Fruit CakesFilling suggestions Brunch, Lunchtime and Afternoon TeaCrepes Cinnamon and Apple Tea RingBrunch, Lunchtime and Afternoon Tea Variation to this recipe Apple Fruit LoafCarrot, Prune and Sultana Cake Cream Cheese FrostingIngredient suggestions Pre-Dinner NibblesFritter Batter Raw or cooked fruits, cheese fritters, fried oystersPre-Dinner Nibbles Sift flour and salt into the small Mixmaster bowl After DinnerSweet Crepes Topping After DinnerHazelnut & Cashew Torte PavlovaStrawberry Mousse Extra strawberries for decorationCornflake Cookies Kids TreatsServing suggestions Butterfly cakes Using the small Mixmaster bowl, place allKids Treats Meringues Egg whites 90g caster sugar 90g icing sugarGrease and line a 28 x 18cm lamington tin Rocky RoadNougat Dough Special OccasionsHot Cross Buns CrossesFestive Shortbread Christmas CakePour into prepared pan and bake in slow Australia 1800 025 New Zealand 09 912 Australia New Zealand

MX001 specifications

The Sunbeam MX001 is a versatile and innovative kitchen appliance designed to streamline food preparation tasks with unparalleled efficiency and convenience. As an essential tool for cooking enthusiasts and busy households alike, the MX001 combines advanced technology with user-friendly features to provide a remarkable culinary experience.

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Another notable characteristic of the MX001 is its ease of cleaning. The stainless steel mixing bowl and attachments are dishwasher-safe, allowing for quick and easy cleanup after culinary adventures. This feature is particularly beneficial for individuals who lead busy lives but still want to enjoy homemade meals.

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