200g/7oz plain flour
200g/7oz dark brown sugar
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú currants
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú ground almonds
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp mixed spice
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú raisins
1 tbsp finely chopped stem ginger
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú sultanas
200g/7oz butter, plus extra for greasing
4 free-range eggs
50ml/2fl oz whisky, plus extra for feeding the cake