Ingredients
225g (8oz) unsalted butter
225g (8oz) soft brown sugar
250g (9oz) plain flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
4 large eggs
50g (2oz) ground almonds
50g (2oz) chopped almonds
juice & finely grated zest of 1 lemon
finely grated zest of 1 orange
2 tablespoons of marmalade (orange)
1 tablespoon black treacle
4 tablespoons brandy
500g (1lb 2oz) currants
200g (7oz) sultanas
200g (7oz) raisins
75g (3oz) glace cherries
50g (2oz) mixed candied peel
brandy to finish
Preparation
cream sugar & butter add eggs add flour, spices and ground almonds add treacle, juice, zest, chopped almonds, marmalade & brandy add all fruit
Cooking:
20cm (8') round or square cake tin
lined with greaseproof paper
140C/275F/Gas Mark 1
3 to 3.5 hours
