1 apple or carrot, coarsely grated
225g (8oz) plain flour, plus 25g (1oz) for sprinkling
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
175g/6oz caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp for sprinkling
1 tsp ground cinnamon
75g/3oz currants
75g/3oz chopped stoned dates
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp mixed spice
50g/2oz Muscatel raisins
ΒΌtsp sea salt
100g/4oz sultanas
1 tbsp black treacle
150ml/5fl oz buttermilk
225g/8oz clotted cream
1 medium egg
100g/4oz shredded suet