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FRUITCAKES

MAKES 6 PREP AND COOK: 1 HOUR, 40 MINS

425g can mango slices in syrup
375g packet dried mixed fruit
1 cup chopped soft and juicy figs
150g butter, chopped
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup shredded coconut
1¼ cups gluten-free plain flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon

TO DECORATE

250g ready-to-roll white icing
1 tblsp glucose syrup

1 Grease six 10cm round springform cake pans. Line bases and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges.

2 Process mangoes and syrup in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan.

3 Add mixed fruit, figs, butter and sugar. Stir over a medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in bicarb. Transfer to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.

Stir in eggs.