INGREDIENTS

•  2 large eggs.
•  100 gm soft brown sugar
•  200 gm unsalted butter
•  100 gm runny honey
•  1½ tbs. strong black coffee
•  200 gm S.R. Flour
•  1 teasp baking powder
•  ½ teasp ground cinnamon
•  ¼ teasp ground cardamom
•  ¼ teasp ground cloves
•  1 tablsp. finely grated orange zest
•  40 gm raisins
•  50 gm chopped dried apricots
•  30 gm chopped walnuts
•  A little demerara for sprinkling

METHOD

•  Preheat the oven to 150°C Fan
•  Line a 900 gm (2lbs) loaf tin with baking parchment
•  Put the butter, brown sugar and honey in to a saucepan over low heat. When the sugar has dissolved turn up the heat slightly and let the mixture bubble for one minute.
•  Remove from the heat to cool slightly.
•  Place the flour, baking powder, zest and spices together in a bowl.
•  Beat the eggs and whisk carefully into the butter mixture
•  Add the butter mixture to the flour and spices, mix well then fold in the fruit and walnuts.
•  Pour into the tin, sprinkle over a little demerara and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
•  Leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes then turn out on to a wire cooling rack.
•  Serve in slices and add butter for extra deliciousness!