Ingredients
- 100g dried mixed fruit
- 50g dried cranberries
- 50g California walnuts, chopped +12 walnut halves to garnish
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- 3 tablespoons brandy
- 200g butter, softened
- 200g light brown soft sugar
- 3 medium eggs
- 200g self-rising flour
- 50g marmalade
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment.
- Place the dried fruits, walnuts, mixed spice and brandy in a small saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed. Allow to cool slightly.
- Whisk together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy, whisk in the eggs 1 at a time. Stir in the flour and then the soaked fruits, spoon into the prepared tin and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool before removing from the tin.
- Warm the marmalade with 1 teaspoon water and brush over the cake, top with the walnut halves to decorate.
