Grannies Spice Cake

12 oz self raising flour
8 oz soft brown sugar
1 tsp mixed spice
8 oz mixed dried fruit
8 oz butter/margarine
2 eggs
Milk to mix

Sieve flour and spice together in a bowl. Rub in butter, add sugar and fruit, then beaten eggs and milk to mix to a sticky consistency. Pour into a greased loaf tin and smooth top. Bake in centre of oven at 350°c after 45 minutes, reduce heat to 300°c. Cook for I hour.

Mollie Lingard