This CWA light fruit cake is a slice of Australian baking history

First judged in 1952, this traditional Country Women’s Association fruit cake is a slice of Australian baking history.

Lighter on the fruit than a traditional fruit cake, but just as moist and delicious, it’s perfect served buttered with a cuppa — or with warm custard as a dessert over the festive season.

See how the home cooks on ABC iview’s Recipe of the Year did when recreating this Australian favourite in episode six and then bake it yourself.