This recipe is a slightly altered version of cakes made by grandparents in certain districts of England. On New Year's, they were given out to bless the children.

2 Tbls. butter, softened---1/2 tsp nutmeg

3 tbls brown sugar---1/4 tsp cinnamon

3/4 cup milk---1/2 allspice---2eggs

1/2 cup currants---2 cups flour---14/cup candied orange and lemon rind

3 tsp baking powder

Preheat oven to 400 dgs. Grease and flour an 8 x 8 pan. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the milk, eggs, flour,baking powder,nutmeg,cinnamon,and allspice. Beat at low speed for 30 seconds; scrape the bowl frequently. Beat at high speed for 3 minutes. Fold in the currants and candied rinds. Pour into the pan. Bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., about 30-40 minutes. Yield 16 servings.

Magical Attributes: Family bonds, the God aspect,honoring lineage. Celebrations:Birthday of the Sun, solstices,Festival of Brightness, Feast of Banners, St.Stephen's Festival,New Year's day, Fathers Day.