CUP OF TEA CAKE

This lovely recipe was given to me by my friend Margaret, who lives in Crowlas and it came to her from her great aunt Beattie from Paul, near Mousehole. Beattie [Jordon] has long since passed away but her recipe lives on.

In a saucepan place:

4 oz butter

8 oz mixed fruit - anything you want

a cup of strong black tea

gently bring to the boil then set aside until almost cold. Add:

8 oz SR flour

4 oz sugar - anything you fancy. Caster or light soft brown.

1 teaspoon mixed spice

1 large egg

Mix well and pour into a prepared tin. I lined the bottom and used a 6 inch round.

Bake in a preheated oven 150 deg C for 1 ¼ hours.

A really yummy moist fruit cake, with an unusual flavour. Thank you Margaret.