2 oranges, washed and dried
4–5 tbsp apricot jam
75g/2¾oz blanched almonds, roughly chopped
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
200g/7oz dark brown soft sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch ground cloves
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú currants
2 tbsp date nectar
750g/1lb 10oz fondant icing
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú glacé cherries, washed, dried and quartered
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú ground almonds
icing sugar, for dusting
500g/1lb 2oz marzipan
2 tsp mixed spice
¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
75g/2¾oz chopped mixed peel
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú raisins
pinch salt
edible gold, silver and pearl sugar balls
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú sultanas
125²µ/4½´Ç³ú gluten-free plain flour
200g/7oz unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
4 medium eggs, lightly beaten
6 tbsp brandy