Christmas Cake | Donna Hay

Ingredients

• 3 cups (450g) raisins
• 1½ cups (240g) sultanas
• 1 cup (160g) dried currants
• 8 soft fresh dates (160g), pitted and chopped
• 1 cup (140g) slivered almonds
• ¾ cup (180ml) brandy+
• 250g unsalted butter, softened
• 1¼ cups (220g) light brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2¼ cups (335g) plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted
• ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of (baking) soda
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2–3 tablespoons brandy+, extra