Special Occasions (continued)

CHRISTMAS

Christmas Cake

2 ¼ cups raisons, chopped

3 cups sultanas

1 ¾ cup currants

1 ½ cups glace figs, chopped

½cup glace cherries, halved ¹⁄³ cup golden syrup

½cup brandy

250ml olive oil

1 cup firmly packed soft brown sugar

5 eggs

1 ¼ 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 benchtop mixer 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 ½ cup corn flour

100g choc melts, melted

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

2.In the small Mixmaster benchtop mixer 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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MX003 specifications

The Sunbeam MX003 is a highly regarded kitchen appliance that has captured the attention of baking enthusiasts and home cooks alike. This stand mixer stands out in a crowded market due to its unique blend of power, versatility, and user-friendly design.

One of the standout features of the Sunbeam MX003 is its robust 350-watt motor, which delivers powerful performance for a variety of mixing tasks. Whether you're whipping cream, kneading dough, or mixing batter, this stand mixer handles it all with ease. The motor is combined with a planetary mixing action, ensuring that ingredients are evenly incorporated from all sides of the bowl. This technology not only improves the efficiency of the mixing process but also eliminates the need for manual scraping of the bowl.

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In summary, the Sunbeam MX003 is an impressive stand mixer that combines a powerful motor, versatile mixing options, and user-friendly features, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen. Its blend of performance, capacity, and easy maintenance positions it as a top choice for both novice cooks and experienced bakers.
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