1 cup (150g) mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates, cherries, cranberries)
1⁄4 cup (60ml) orange juice or rum/brandy
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
1⁄2 tsp baking powder
1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
1⁄4 tsp ground nutmeg
1⁄4 tsp ground cloves
Pinch of salt
1⁄2 cup (100g) brown sugar
1⁄2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange or lemon (optional)
2 tbsp (30ml) milk
1⁄4 cup (30g) chopped nuts (optional)
1 tbsp molasses or honey (optional)
