Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
• In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time.
• Stir in the flour, dried fruits, nuts, brandy, baking powder, and mixed spice.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 2.5 - 3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.