1 1/2 c. candied fruit (cherries, citron)
1/2 c. Brazil nuts
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. boiling water
Grated rind of 1 orange
1/3 c. orange juice
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Almond extract

Put butter into bowl, pour in boiling water and stir until melted. Add orange rind and juice, sugar, almond extract, slightly beaten egg, chopped candied fruit and Brazil nuts.