Traditional British Christmas Cake Recipe

Ingredients (15)

• 3 1/2 cups (525 grams) currants
• 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) golden raisins/sultanas
• 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) raisins 
• 3/4 cup (110 grams) mixed candied peel, finely chopped
• 1 cup glace (candied) cherries, halved
• 2 1/3 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
• Pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 10 ounces (300 grams) butter, slightly softened
• 1 1/3 cups (300 grams) soft brown sugar
• 1/2 lemon, zested
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons brandy, plus extra for feeding