Fruitcake Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups sultanas (golden raisins)
• 2 1/2 cups raisins, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups currants
• 2 cups chopped glace cherries
• 1 cup brandy or rum
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup soft, dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apricot jam (jelly)
• 2 tablespoons treacle or molasses
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon or orange rind
• 4 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups plain (all-purpose) flour
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon