Heavenly Moist Fruit Cake

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp cinnamon powder

• ½ tsp nutmeg powder

• ½ tsp mixed spice (optional)

• 1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened

• 4 large eggs

• ½ cup (120ml) milk or orange juice

• 2 tbsp molasses or honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ½ cups (375g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, apricots, cranberries, dates, cherries)

• ½ cup (75g) mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews), chopped

• Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon

• 2 tbsp rum, brandy, or extra orange juice (for soaking fruits)