JMP Sorrel Hibiscus Christmas Cake

Sorrel liquid

• 1 box Sorrel Hibiscus Beverage powder
• 2 cups hot (not boiling) water
• 2 cups cold water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 cup sweet red wine (optional)

Cake batter

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 5 ounces raisins or dried fruit mix
• 1 cup sweet red wine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons browning

Quantities above are scaled. The method below is written for the original 10 servings.