- 1 ½ cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped dates, apricots)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
- ½ cup orange juice or rum/brandy (for soaking)
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
Optional Toppings:
- Extra dried fruit and nuts for decoration
- ¼ cup apricot jam (for glaze)