150²µ/5½´Ç³ú mixed whole glacé fruit, such as dates, cherries and oranges, halved or sliced, to decorate
1 orange, zest and juice
175g/6oz plain flour
175g/6oz soft dark brown sugar
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú chopped dried apricots
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú glacé cherries, washed, dried and halved
1 tsp ground ginger
200g/7oz icing sugar
1 tsp ground mixed spice
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú raisins
75g/3oz stem ginger, chopped
175g/6oz sultanas
175g/6oz butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
3 free-range eggs
1 free-range egg white
125ml/4fl oz single malt whisky, plus extra for feeding