Weigh out all fruit and leave to soak in the brandy overnight.
Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
Add eggs and flour and mix in milk and brandy until combined.
Stir in fruit and nuts, at this point I have been known to mix with a pair of very clean hands to ensure that all the fruit is mixed into the cake mixture.
Place mixture into a greased and lined 10 tin, protect with brown paper - see note!
Bake in a slow oven 150°C 300°F Gas mark 2 for 5 1/2 hours or until a skewer can be pulled out of the centre of the cake clean.
Note: Protect a large cake by fastening a band of brown paper round the tin 2-3 higher than the tin, and cover the top of the cake with greaseproof paper after 3 hours.
The preparation time is a guess as this is not a job to be rushed, especially if you take on board a brandy or two while mixing it! Don't forget to make a wish while stirring it - this has become a family tradition in my house!
Servings: Another guess as it depends on how big your slices are ;-).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2867.53 Kcal (12006 kJ)
Calories from fat	897.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	99.73g	153%
Cholesterol	429.31mg	143%
Sodium	718.12mg	30%
Potassium	1492.18mg	32%
Total Carbs	479.83g	160%
Sugars	205.74g	823%
Dietary Fiber	19.7g	79%
Protein	28.26g	57%
Vitamin C	6.4mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	28%
Iron	6.8mg	38%
Calcium	223.9mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	375.04 Kcal (1570 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.04g	153%
Cholesterol	56.15mg	143%
Sodium	93.92mg	30%
Potassium	195.16mg	32%
Total Carbs	62.76g	160%
Sugars	26.91g	823%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	79%
Protein	3.7g	57%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	28%
Iron	0.9mg	38%
Calcium	29.3mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

64.9

Points
79

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium,
High in Sugar,
High in Total Fat

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