Mixed Dried Fruit *about 2 cupfuls • *Note: The packet that I use contains Raisins, Sultanas, Black Currants, Mixed Peel and Glace Cherries. I strongly recommend to include some Citrus Peel • Brandy OR Rum *OR Orange Juice • Butter *softened • Brown Sugar *OR 1/3 cup for less sweet cake • Salt • large Eggs *at room temperature • Vanilla Extract • Mixed Spice *OR mix of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, etc • Self-Raising Flour • chopped Walnuts *OR Almond Flakes, slivered Almonds, chopped Pecans, etc