Ingredients:

1/4 lb of butter or margarine
1 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon Bicarbonate Soda
1 teaspoon Mixed Spice
1 cup of water
1 x375grms pkt Mixed Fruit
2 eggs
1 cup of plain flour
1 cup of S.R. flour
flavouring  (Rum or vanilla essence)

Preparation:

Boil sugar, water, shorteninng, soda, spice and mixed fruit for 12 minutes. Allow to cool. Add eggs and flours and flavouring. Stir in well. Bake in a greased paper lined pan 8ins x 8ins x 3ins using a moderate oven (320 degrees F) or about 160 degrees C for about an hour