Mary Berry’s Boiled Fruit Cake

Preheat oven to 160-180°C (320-356°F).

Butter a loaf pan.

In a large saucepan, combine the water, sugar, mixed dried fruit, butter, mixed spice, and baking soda.

Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Let the boiled mixture cool.

Once cooled, gradually add the beaten eggs and self-raising flour.