1 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp orange extract
2 tbsp apricot jam, boiled and sieved
80²µ/2¾´Ç³ú golden syrup
350g/12oz chopped pitted prunes
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
250g/9oz dark brown sugar
125g4½oz soft brown sugar
1-2 tsp ground cinnamon
350g/12oz currants
350g/12oz glacé cherries or more dried fruit
2 tsp liquid glucose
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú honey
1 tbsp honey
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú icing sugar
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú icing sugar
15g/½oz (about 2 tbsp) mixed spice
200g/7oz finely ground pecans, or half walnuts and half pecans
350g/12oz raisins
500g/1lb 2oz strong white flour
80²µ/2¾´Ç³ú black treacle
2 tsp vanilla extract
250g/9oz unsalted butter
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú butter
200ml/7fl oz double cream
25ml/1fl oz double cream
6 medium free-range eggs
3 free-range egg yolks
brandy, whisky or orange juice, for feeding the cake
25ml/1fl oz brandy