SOLUTION: using ratio the ingredients to make black cake are as follows: 450 g raisins 450 g prunes 450 g currants 100 g mixed peel 1 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 225 g glace cherri

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Question 1053232: using ratio
the ingredients to make black cake are as follows:
450 g raisins
450 g prunes
450 g currants
100 g mixed peel
1 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
225 g glace cherries
2 cups non alcoholic red wine
2 cups cherry brandy
450 g granulated sugar
450 g butter
2 tablespoons baking powder
10 large eggs
225 g brown sugar for caramel coloring
1/2 cup of boiling water

the recipe above makes 2 black cakes of 25cm diameter. what quantities are needed to make 5 black cakes of 25 cm diameter for a wedding cake?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x = 5
x = 5/2 0r 2.5
Multiply each by 5/2 or 2.5
450g%285%2F2%29 = 225*5 = 1125g for ex.