Ingredients
1 cup of sugar
a packet of mixed fruit
1/4 pound shortening (Fairy Margarine)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Mixed Spice
1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
2 eggs
1 1/4 self raising flour
1 cup plain flour
Few drops of vanilla, lemon and almond essence
METHOD
Place sugar, fruit, shortening, water, spice, bicarb soda in a saucepan.
Boil gently for 10 minutes, or until it froths up.
Allow to cool
Beat eggs
Add to mixture
Fold in sifted flour
Place in prepared round or square cake tin, about 8 inchs square or round tin with sides of about 3 inchs.
Cook in a moderate oven (350 degrees F or 180 degrees C) for about 1 hour.
Test with a skewer to see if it is cooked.
Come and get it!!
