Patagonian Welsh (black) Cake

Ingredients

200g/7oz Raisins

1 tbsp Honey

200g/7oz Brown Sugar

240ml/8fl.oz. Water

200g/7of Margarine

300g/11oz Plain Flour mixed with

2 tsp. Baking Soda

75g/3oz Chopped Nuts

225g/8oz Crystallized Fruit

Milk to mix

Directions

Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas Mark four and butter and flour a 20cm/8-inch cake tin. Place the raisins, honey, sugar and water in a large saucepan, bring to the boil and boil for five minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and leave to cool a little then add the margarine and mix well.

Add the flour and soda mixture, nuts, fruits and enough milk to make a soft mixture.

Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 1 hour. Allow to cool before serving.