Preparation:
1 Line the cake tin. In a large pan, place the dried fruit, cherries, stout, whisky, orange juice, zest and treacle, and bring to the boil.
2 Simmer gently for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and beat together until smooth. Fold in the boiled fruit.
3 Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and level the top. Bake for 3 1/2-4 hours. Cool in the tin, remove and decorate. |