FRUIT CAKE (mum's recipe)

• 200g butter
• 180g brown sugar
• 300g cake flour
• 500g mixed fruits ~sultanas & raisins(washed & soaked with brandy),orange peels, green & red cherries
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp orange juice+water
• 3/4 mix spice

1. Beat butter & sugar until pale.
2. Gradually add in eggs.
3. Fold in flour.
4. Add in mixed fruits, orange juice & mix spice.
5. Pour into medium size tube pan lined with aluminium foil.
6. Bake for 50-60mins.
7. Once baked, shower with 2 tbsps of brandy.
8. Cover with aluminium foil.
9. When cool, refrigerate.