Agricultural Societies Council

of South Australia

Genoa Cake Competition

Semi-Final

Sponsored by Sunbeam

Central Districts Shows Association Semi-Final

To be held at Mannum Show on March 3^rd, 2012

Exhibitors own recipe to be used - Cake not to be iced

Size and shape optional - no recipe need accompany exhibit
 

FREE ENTRY: 1 ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR
Entries close 8pm Wednesday February 29^th, 2012
Entries to the secretary: Mannum Show, PO Box 244, Mannum 5238

Prizes – First $50; Second $20; Third $10

Winner eligible to compete in State Final to be held at
Royal Adelaide Show 2012
Prizes: First $200, Second $75, Third $40

Rich Fruit Cake Competition

Semi-Final
Sponsored by Sunbeam

Central Districts Shows Association Semi-Final

To be held at Mt Pleasant Show on March 19th, 2011

FREE ENTRY: 1 ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR

Prizes: First $60; Second $25; Third $10

Winner eligible to compete in State Final to be held at
Royal Adelaide Show 2012
Prizes: First, $250, Second $100, Third $50.

Sunbeam products to be used where possible

250g Butter

100g Dates
250g Dark brown sugar

60g Chopped red glace cherries
6 Eggs

60g Mixed Peel
250g Sultanas

375g Plain flour
250g Raisins

1 teaspoon baking powder
200g Currants

1 teaspoon mixed spice
60g Chopped almonds

200ml sherry or brandy

Method

Chop fruits, mix together and soak in the sherry or brandy overnight. Sift together flour, baking powder and spice. Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then alternately add fruit and lastly the chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly. Place mixture in a well prepared 19-22cm square tin, and bake in a slow oven for approximately 3 to 3 ½ hours.

Note: Fruit should be cut to the size of currants.