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===Ingredients===
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*1 cup (210 grams) light brown sugar
*1 cup (240 ml) hot water
*1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter
*1 tsp ground cinnamon
*1/2 tsp ground cloves
*1 tsp ground ginger
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*2 cups (250 grams) seedless raisins
*2 large eggs, lightly beaten
*1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose flour
*1 tsp baking soda
*1 tsp pure vanilla extract
*1 cup (175 grams) candied and chopped mixed peel
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===Directions===
#Butter, or spray with a nonstick vegetable spray, a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 13 x 8 cm) loaf pan.
#Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). (Note: if using a dark colored pan reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).)
#In a large saucepan, over medium heat, bring to a boil the sugar, water, butter, spices, and raisins.
#Boil for five minutes, remove from heat, and let cool till lukewarm.
#Stir into this mixture the lightly beaten eggs, flour, baking soda, vanilla extract and candied fruit.
#Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 45 - 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
#Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
#Cover and store, if possible, for a few days before serving.