I can't vouch for how "British" this cake is, but I can vouch for it's deliciousness.
I tweaked a few things... skipped the cloves, swapped raisins for sultanas and reduced the sugar to about 300g. In hindsight, I might reduce it even more next time, as the icing is really sweet.
The batter was really runny and I was a bit worried, but the end result is a deliciously moist cake. Everyone at the office said that it was one of my best ever, and they have eaten enough of my cakes to know! The icing is especially delicious. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Will blog the recipe and post on the Forum Cake Board too.
Score 5/5
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