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- 250 g unsalted butter, softened
- 230 g soft brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g self-raising flour
- FOR FRUIT MINCE
- 800g sultanas (golden raisins)
- 320 g raisins, chopped
- 185 g currants
- 155 g dried cherries, quartered
- 250 g pitted prunes
- 250 g dried apricots, chopped
- 250 ml brandy
- 55 g soft brown sugar
- 80 g sweet orange marmelade
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1teaspoon mixed spice
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