50gCalifornia Walnutschopped +12 walnut halves to garnish
1tspmixed spice
3tbspbrandy
200gbutter or reduced fat spreadsoftened
200glight brown soft sugar
3medium eggs
200gself raising flour
50gmarmalade
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180oC, gas mark 4. 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 tbsp water and brush over the cake, top with the walnut halves to decorate.
Notes
Cook’s tipGreat cut into slices and served warm with brandy cream