AUSTRALIA'S ORIGINAL AND BEST CAMP OVEN AND OUTDOOR COOKING CAMPING AND LIFESTYLE FORUM - Fruit cake

AUSTRALIA'S ORIGINAL AND BEST
CAMP OVEN AND OUTDOOR COOKING
CAMPING AND LIFESTYLE FORUM

	am pm	Welcome, Guest. If this is your first visit to COCIA, be sure to check out the many references on the Help Board. You will have to Login or Register, before you can post. Click the register TAB below to proceed or to start viewing messages, simply select the Board that you want to visit.

Camp Oven Temperature Chart

AUSTRALIA'S ORIGINAL AND BEST CAMP OVEN AND OUTDOOR COOKING CAMPING AND LIFESTYLE FORUM › Camp Oven, Barbecue & Other Recipes › Cakes, Pastries & Desserts › Fruit cake

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

Pages: 1

Send Topic

Print

Fruit cake (Read 15708 times)

Oct 12^th, 2008 at 8:32pm

sooty Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Mackay C.Q.
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2006 at 8:20pm
Last online: May 11^th, 2019 at 12:46pm

Highfields, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 1196

Due to working a split shift today I had to cook the dead pig leg in the electric oven, God forgive me for I have sinned. Cry

Cry

While home I decided to make the condensed milk fruit cake and cook it at the same time, God forgive me for I have sinned again. Cry

Cry

Gave instructions to wife and left to go back to work.
Get a call later " that cake is beautiful" says she who looked on disbelieving as I mixed the 3 ingredients. ( cheated and put some walnuts in as well)

I arrived home to one small piece left, bloody woman was so proud of it she gave it away to all and sundry. Probably told them she cooked it herself.

My mum a champion fruit cake cook can not believe the recipe, as the ingredients for boiled fruit cake are not cheap
So simple and easy
Sorry no photo as all gone
Kev

I started out with nothing and still have most of it

IP Logged

Reply #1 - Oct 12^th, 2008 at 8:39pm

skiproosel Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Box Monster
Joined: Jan 5^th, 2008 at 6:06am
Last online: Sep 16^th, 2012 at 5:35pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 2510

Well what about the ingredients Sooty?
Hang on I'm gunna check your post again in case you have posted. Grin

Grin

Grin

Regards Skip Smiley

IP Logged

Reply #2 - Oct 12^th, 2008 at 9:09pm

sooty Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Mackay C.Q.
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2006 at 8:20pm
Last online: May 11^th, 2019 at 12:46pm

Highfields, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 1196

Just peel the corner back Skip and look under camp oven recipes and look for "Camp Oven Fruit ( Christmas) Cake"

I started out with nothing and still have most of it

IP Logged

Reply #3 - Oct 23^rd, 2008 at 8:59pm

sooty Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Mackay C.Q.
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2006 at 8:20pm
Last online: May 11^th, 2019 at 12:46pm

Highfields, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 1196

skiproosel wrote on Oct 12^th, 2008 at 8:39pm:

Well what about the ingredients Sooty?

Did you find it Skip ?
Workmate cooked it last weekend and said he ate the middle with a spoon and cracked the outside with the back of the axe

I started out with nothing and still have most of it

IP Logged

Reply #4 - Oct 24^th, 2008 at 12:52pm

skiproosel Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Box Monster
Joined: Jan 5^th, 2008 at 6:06am
Last online: Sep 16^th, 2012 at 5:35pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 2510

G'day sooty,

yep found it mate but haven't made it yet.
Cracked it with the back of an axe Grin

Grin

Grin

not sure I'll make it now.

All the best
Skip

IP Logged

Reply #5 - Oct 24^th, 2008 at 8:05pm

sooty Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Mackay C.Q.
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2006 at 8:20pm
Last online: May 11^th, 2019 at 12:46pm

Highfields, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 1196

Skip, I have made it 5 times and believe me it is hard to judge the correct heat and time.
I even resorted to the electric oven for attempt 3, at 220 deg for 120 minutes it was still soft in middle and crunchy outside.
I think it would be best cooked in a ring tin to allow more even cooking in the middle. Currently looking for a ring tin. Kev

I started out with nothing and still have most of it

IP Logged

Reply #6 - Oct 24^th, 2008 at 8:43pm

Derek Offline
COCIA Owner
The "Camp Oven Cook"
Joined: Nov 10^th, 2003 at 2:00pm
Last online: Today at 9:03am

Lockyer Valley, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Mood:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 18807

It really needs to be cooked at about 160 degrees slowly.

Derek

Retired
Camp Oven Cook

IP Logged

Reply #7 - Oct 25^th, 2008 at 8:40pm

sooty Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Mackay C.Q.
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2006 at 8:20pm
Last online: May 11^th, 2019 at 12:46pm

Highfields, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 1196

Thanks Derek will give that a go.
What is the heat bead ratio for a 12' oven to obtain 160 degrees
Kev

I started out with nothing and still have most of it

IP Logged

Reply #8 - Oct 25^th, 2008 at 8:45pm

Derek Offline
COCIA Owner
The "Camp Oven Cook"
Joined: Nov 10^th, 2003 at 2:00pm
Last online: Today at 9:03am

Lockyer Valley, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Mood:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 18807

I would say 15 or 16 on top and 5 underneath.

Derek

Retired
Camp Oven Cook

IP Logged

Reply #9 - Oct 25^th, 2008 at 9:01pm

sooty Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Mackay C.Q.
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2006 at 8:20pm
Last online: May 11^th, 2019 at 12:46pm

Highfields, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 1196

Thanks Derek, I was using that amount but with too many underneath
will try that system

I started out with nothing and still have most of it

IP Logged

Reply #10 - Nov 8^th, 2008 at 7:07am

LogFire Offline
COCIA Gold Member
Joined: Mar 27^th, 2007 at 7:50am
Last online: Apr 7^th, 2023 at 8:56pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 376

Had a bit of spare time yesterday so I knocked up a Brownie. Cooked it in the 12" Metters using heat beads 16 on top 5 under & cooked for 2 hrs.
LogFire

Brownie2__Small_.JPG (52 KB | )

Brownie4__Small_.JPG (59 KB | )

Brownie1__Small_.JPG (46 KB | )

I have gone off to find myself. If I get back before I return,keep me here.

IP Logged

Reply #11 - Nov 8^th, 2008 at 12:27pm

Crazy Dog Offline
COCIA Platinum Member
Just love life.....
Joined: Dec 23^rd, 2007 at 5:30pm
Last online: Oct 16^th, 2025 at 7:55pm

Cairns FNQ, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Mood:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 908

Yum loox nice.. Wink

Wink

Wink

Wink

Which recipe did ya use mate?

Grrr!!! Smiley

I love small, furry, defenseless little animals - especially in gravy!!!

IP Logged

Reply #12 - Nov 8^th, 2008 at 1:37pm

TBF Offline
COCIA Legend
COG Tart
Joined: Jul 14^th, 2006 at 10:26pm
Last online: Today at 8:12am

JOYNER, SEQ, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Mood:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 6341

Nice work there Keith..
Any left?
Email me a bit please. I only need one bite...A killerbite that is.
Aart

IP Logged

Reply #13 - Nov 8^th, 2008 at 4:10pm

LogFire Offline
COCIA Gold Member
Joined: Mar 27^th, 2007 at 7:50am
Last online: Apr 7^th, 2023 at 8:56pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 376

CD
The recipe is from"Early Settlers Household Lore" from Sovereign Hill Ballarat. I added a tablespoon of rum but next time I will double up on the all spice , cinnamon & rum. Also cooked for 2 hours
TBF
Branch out & make your own or maybe Hetty could start on the cakes etc.
LogFire

BUSHMAN’S BROWNIE
(Early Settlers Household Lore)
4 cups plain flour ½ teaspoon cinnamon
8 ozs butter 1 cup raisins
1 cup sugar 1 cup currants
½ tspn cream of tartar ½ tsp bi-carb soda
½ tsp mixed spice 1 cup milk

Sift flour, spice & cinnamon and rub in the butter. Add the fruit, sugar & milk alternately. Bake in a 9” cake tin in a moderate oven for 1 ½ hours.

I have gone off to find myself. If I get back before I return,keep me here.

IP Logged

Reply #14 - Nov 8^th, 2008 at 5:36pm

Crazy Dog Offline
COCIA Platinum Member
Just love life.....
Joined: Dec 23^rd, 2007 at 5:30pm
Last online: Oct 16^th, 2025 at 7:55pm

Cairns FNQ, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Mood:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 908

Thanx mate.

Now gotta change it to make diabetic friendly... butter and sugar....hmmmmm

Grrr!!! Smiley

I love small, furry, defenseless little animals - especially in gravy!!!

IP Logged

Reply #15 - Nov 8^th, 2008 at 5:44pm

skiproosel Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Box Monster
Joined: Jan 5^th, 2008 at 6:06am
Last online: Sep 16^th, 2012 at 5:35pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 2510

Thanks Keith a real nice recipe there.

All the best
Skip

IP Logged

Reply #16 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 1:08am

rebelcook Offline
COCIA Gold Member
I Love COCIA
Joined: Oct 15^th, 2008 at 12:48pm
Last online: Mar 30^th, 2019 at 1:00pm

Georgia, Georgia, USA

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 213

Fruit cake sounds good.And the Brownie looks great. Will try them

OH im glad to be in the land of Cotton where the Old Black Pot was Not Forgotten !

IP Logged

Reply #17 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 5:05am

Cactus Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
I Love Camp Oven Cooking
Joined: Jul 14^th, 2007 at 8:35am
Last online: Today at 12:02pm

Swansea N.S.W, Australia

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 2486

Thanks Keith for the recipe..all good cooks should start with a rum Grin

Grin

MUzz

Have Camp Oven will travel

IP Logged

Reply #18 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 6:37am

Thenewme Offline
COCIA Gold Member
I Love Camp Oven Cooking
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2007 at 1:30pm
Last online: Jul 20^th, 2014 at 4:54pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 274

Hi Sooty,

I have looked & looked & Looked and am still unable to find your condensed milk fruit cake,

Pls post the link, think I may have turned blonde overnight.

Cheers
Kate

IP Logged

Reply #19 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 6:43am

skiproosel Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Box Monster
Joined: Jan 5^th, 2008 at 6:06am
Last online: Sep 16^th, 2012 at 5:35pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 2510

http://www.aussiecampovencook.com/campovenrecipes.htm#71499225

Try here Kate.

Regards Skip

IP Logged

Reply #20 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 8:37am

Thenewme Offline
COCIA Gold Member
I Love Camp Oven Cooking
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2007 at 1:30pm
Last online: Jul 20^th, 2014 at 4:54pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 274

Thanks Skip,

I have turned blonde, looked in the wrong place and on top of that just realised that Muzz posted the tip about using a skewer with potatoes to stop a person making chips.

Cheers & thanks again Skip

Kate

IP Logged

Reply #21 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 8:45am

Derek Offline
COCIA Owner
The "Camp Oven Cook"
Joined: Nov 10^th, 2003 at 2:00pm
Last online: Today at 9:03am

Lockyer Valley, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Mood:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 18807

This is one of my favourites. These pics are of one I cooked at a Demonstration once.

DSC02204__Small_.JPG (64 KB | )

DSC02208__Small_.JPG (64 KB | )

DSC02210__Small_.JPG (45 KB | )

Retired
Camp Oven Cook

IP Logged

Reply #22 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 9:24am

Thenewme Offline
COCIA Gold Member
I Love Camp Oven Cooking
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2007 at 1:30pm
Last online: Jul 20^th, 2014 at 4:54pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 274

Hi Derek

Thanks for posting pic's Derek, think I may give it a go tomorrow.

It's raining here today and I don't think I want to go out and play.

Cheers
Kate

IP Logged

Reply #23 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 2:30pm

Thenewme Offline
COCIA Gold Member
I Love Camp Oven Cooking
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2007 at 1:30pm
Last online: Jul 20^th, 2014 at 4:54pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 274

Hi All,

Well I have my fruit cake in the oven at the moment, did add something extra being some Buderim glazed ginger.

Will let you know how it turned out.

Cheers
Kate

23 minutes to go but who is counting. Tongue

Tongue

IP Logged

Reply #24 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 3:19pm

Thenewme Offline
COCIA Gold Member
I Love Camp Oven Cooking
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2007 at 1:30pm
Last online: Jul 20^th, 2014 at 4:54pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 274

Here's my fruit cake.

Food_004__Small_.jpg (65 KB | )

Food_006__Small_.jpg (52 KB | )

IP Logged

Reply #25 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 4:37pm

Cactus Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
I Love Camp Oven Cooking
Joined: Jul 14^th, 2007 at 8:35am
Last online: Today at 12:02pm

Swansea N.S.W, Australia

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 2486

Not all blonde..looks good to me.
Muzz

Outstanding.jpg (2 KB | )

Have Camp Oven will travel

IP Logged

Reply #26 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 5:15pm

Derek Offline
COCIA Owner
The "Camp Oven Cook"
Joined: Nov 10^th, 2003 at 2:00pm
Last online: Today at 9:03am

Lockyer Valley, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Mood:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 18807

Thenewme wrote on Nov 9^th, 2008 at 3:19pm:

Here's my fruit cake.

Looks lovely. And the taste ?????????????

Retired
Camp Oven Cook

IP Logged

Reply #27 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 5:57pm

LogFire Offline
COCIA Gold Member
Joined: Mar 27^th, 2007 at 7:50am
Last online: Apr 7^th, 2023 at 8:56pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 376

Kate
That's a champion lookin' cake, wouldn't mind a slab. Is it the condensed milk fruit cake & did you make it in the Cobb or CO?
Regards
LogFire

I have gone off to find myself. If I get back before I return,keep me here.

IP Logged

Reply #28 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 6:55pm

Thenewme Offline
COCIA Gold Member
I Love Camp Oven Cooking
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2007 at 1:30pm
Last online: Jul 20^th, 2014 at 4:54pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 274

Hi Derek & Logfire,

Taste was great, especially love the glazed ginger pieces through the cake, don't think I would even attempt to make it without the ginger now.

It is the condensed milk fruit cake, but I used the skim milk condensed milk, thoought I use the healthy option, (really don't think condensed milk is healthy, but if I keep telling myself that I may start to believe it)

Cheated, it was raining when I started to make it, so I used my fan forced oven, tmp 150c for 70 minutes.

Rain disappeared later in the afternoon so used my Cobb to bake a boned leg of marinated lamb, have to tell you that was really good.

Think tomorrow night will crack out the camp oven from the caravan and cook some lamb shanks.

Cheers
Kate

IP Logged

Reply #29 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 7:06pm

skiproosel Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Box Monster
Joined: Jan 5^th, 2008 at 6:06am
Last online: Sep 16^th, 2012 at 5:35pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 2510

Nice job Kate the cake looks perfect. I better give that a go too!
Regards Skip

IP Logged

Reply #30 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 7:08pm

Thenewme Offline
COCIA Gold Member
I Love Camp Oven Cooking
Joined: Jul 1^st, 2007 at 1:30pm
Last online: Jul 20^th, 2014 at 4:54pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 274

Hi All,

What's your thoughts on this.

Packet of dates chopped with glazed ginger, think I would be in heaven.

Love dates and love ginger, but not sure it would work or maybe dried apple and ginger, now my mind is running away from me.

Cheers

Kate

IP Logged

Reply #31 - Nov 9^th, 2008 at 7:10pm

LogFire Offline
COCIA Gold Member
Joined: Mar 27^th, 2007 at 7:50am
Last online: Apr 7^th, 2023 at 8:56pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 376

Kate
If the weather is RS I reckon you can cook anyway you like. Nothing like home made. Threw a leg of lamb with veges in the Cobb last night
and cooked another Brownie, with a few changes, in the CO this morning. Looks good but I will put it away for a while for the rum to penetrate.
LogFire

I have gone off to find myself. If I get back before I return,keep me here.

IP Logged

Reply #32 - Nov 10^th, 2008 at 7:09am

Carolyn™ Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Joined: Jan 3^rd, 2008 at 7:00am
Last online: Jul 10^th, 2013 at 8:12am

Gender:
Posts: 2500

I'm with you Kate, I love dates and even more ginger.

I bought the condensed milk and tossed up about the low fat version and then thought will all that sugar whats a bit of fat.

I will have to make it to prove it works it just seems all too simple.

You win some you loose some, I guess

I was feeling very keen and so the only difference I did was to add a heaped teaspoon of mixed spice as we like that.

I used 16 Top and 5 Bottom in the new 12". Put the clock on for 40 minutes and went inside to make the spicy lamb things. Came back with 7 minutes left, could smell it before I got there so I knew all was not well....now I can hear someone's voice saying "take the lid off and check!!" well I didnt early enough and paid the price. Top too cooked and sides and bottom needed another ten.

I used a small trivet so that may be why the bottom was underdone, but all in all it tastes ok with the top off.

Any tips for next time?

IP Logged

Reply #33 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 5:40am

Carolyn™ Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Joined: Jan 3^rd, 2008 at 7:00am
Last online: Jul 10^th, 2013 at 8:12am

Gender:
Posts: 2500

		I find this recipe fascinating and unbelievable, I asked the Publicity person for the Probus group I go to to put it in the magazine but she was very hestitant so I cooked one and will take it today. I cut it very small for them to try. I did cheat and do it in the electric oven this time

IP Logged

Reply #34 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 10:21am

TBF Offline
COCIA Legend
COG Tart
Joined: Jul 14^th, 2006 at 10:26pm
Last online: Today at 8:12am

JOYNER, SEQ, Queensland, Australia

Gender:
Mood:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 6341

That looks great Carolyn.
If it tastes half as good as it looks, you have a winner.

It's all too much for my sweet tooth..

Aart

IP Logged

Reply #35 - Nov 21^st, 2008 at 12:46pm

BillyBushCook Offline
COCIA Diamond Member
Some one said they wanted
hot coals??
Joined: Sep 5^th, 2007 at 3:14pm
Last online: Aug 24^th, 2017 at 11:10pm

Gender:
Zodiac sign:
Posts: 1490

Carolyn™ wrote on Nov 10^th, 2008 at 7:09am:

I used 16 Top and 5 Bottom in the new 12". I used a small trivet so that may be why the bottom was underdone, but all in all it tastes ok with the top off.

Any tips for next time? [/td][/tr]
TEXT [/td][/tr][/table][/left]

Carolyn,
For an average roasting temp (180) I would use the 3 up, 3 down principle.
ie, 12" oven = 15 on top & 9 under.
For baking (220) just add an extra 2 to each.
But this basic ratio (+3-3) will keep an even heat top & bottom (depending on depth)

This works well with a trivet,
I never cook with out one, tins or not! The only time I take it out is for stews!!

Mick.

Live while your'e alive, you can sleep when your'e dead.

IP Logged

Pages: 1

Send Topic

Print

‹ Previous Topic | Next Topic ›

Link to This Topic
HTML Code:
BBCode:
URL:

Top of this page

AUSTRALIA'S ORIGINAL AND BEST CAMP OVEN AND OUTDOOR COOKING CAMPING AND LIFESTYLE FORUM Powered by YaBB 2.5 AE!
YaBB Forum Software © 2000-2026. All Rights Reserved.

Valid XHTML

Valid CSS

Powered by Perl

Source Forge

Page completed in 0.1357 seconds.

Privacy Policy

Registration Agreement