Staff Challenge - Nan's Boiled Fruit Cake with a touch of Alison's Ginger Rum! by Emma T

I chose to bake a boiled fruit cake that my Nan has been making for years.  It reminds me of visits to my grandparents on Sundays and always having a freshly baked fruit cake with our tea. 

It was my Granddad's favourite. I always remember Nan being annoyed when it would come out crumbly.  Well as if by chance today is the first time mine has crumbled!  Still tastes as yummy though.

When I moved out of home I decided I should have a go at baking and it was the first thing I really tried.  I decided I would make 8 Christmas cakes for family and friends (I won't be doing that again, the house smelt like fruit cake for weeks!).  All I did was add a few drops of brandy to the recipe.

This time I have added a bit of Alison's Ginger Rum and it tastes even more amazing.  Even gets the thumbs up from the hubby!  Thanks Al!