Cup Of Tea Cake

by Liz Honeybun
(Portsmouth - originally from Fife)

1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
8 oz self raising flour
4 oz sugar
8 oz sultanas or mixed fruit
1 tsp mixed spice
4 oz margarine
1 cup of strong black tea
1 egg

Melt the margarine, tea and fruit in a large pot.
Simmer for 1 minute.
When the mixture has cooled, add all other
ingredients.
Put in a loaf tin and cook for 1 hour on 350c electric.

A little tip - I do the margarine, tea and fruit the night before.