2 c water
2 c sugar
2 c sultanas or 2 c mixed dried fruit
2oz butter
3 c flour
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
Heat gently together in a pot on stove top the water, sugar, dried fruit and butter until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Allow to cool for a few minutes then stir in flour and spices and baking soda.
Pour into a large loaf pan which has been greased and floured or bottom lined with baking paper and bake at 180°C for 45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Remove from oven and leave to cool in tin for 10 minutes then tip out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
Serve cut in slices and buttered.