"This delicious afternoon cake is best served with a hunk of cheese and a hot cup of tea...."
INGREDIENTS
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175g/6oz softened butter, plus extra for greasing
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175g/6oz soft light brown sugar
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3 tbsp orange marmalade
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3 free-range eggs, beaten
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225g/8oz self-raising flour
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25g/oz ground almonds
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1 heaped tsp ground mixed spice
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400g/14oz mixed dried fruit
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75g/3oz glace cherries, halved
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2 tbsp whisky or milk
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40g/1½oz blanched almonds to decorate
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1 tsp granulated or caster sugar, to decorate (optional)