1 lb. flour
1/2 lb. butter
1/2 lb. currants
1/2 lb. raisins
1/4 lb. mixed peel
3/4 lb. brown sugar
2 tbsp. mixed spice (nutmeg and cinnamon)
rind of one lemon
4 eggs
bottle Guinness or stout
1 tsp. bicarbonate of soda

Sift the flour and cut in the butter. Add the fruit, spice, peel, etc.

Beat eggs. Heat Guinness or other stout and pour it over the bicarbonate of soda. Pour stout and eggs over dry ingredients. Mix well and beat for 15 minutes.

Bake in a well-greased pan in a moderate (350°F) oven for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Keep for a week before cutting.

Serving Size: 4