1 large ripe banana
2 large lemons, finely grated rind and juice only
100g/3陆oz soft prunes, stoned and halved
2 eggs (or 2 level tsp gluten-free baking powder to make an egg-free cake)
1 heaped tsp ground cinnamon
陆 teaspoon ground cloves
75g/3oz currants
150g/5oz soft dried apricots, chopped in fairly large pieces
1 heaped tsp ground ginger
2 heaped tsp ground nutmeg
50g/2oz mixed peel
75g/3oz raisins
75g/3oz sultanas
75g/2陆oz walnuts, halved and 25g/戮oz hazelnuts, chopped OR 75g/3oz large pumpkin seeds and 25g/戮oz sunflower seeds
75g/2陆oz coarse polenta and 75g/2陆oz rice flour and 1 level tsp xanthan gum OR 150g gluten-free flour that already includes xanthan gum
100g/3陆oz soya margarine (or whatever kind of butter you like)
2 tbsp brandy (optional)