200g/7oz plain flour
200g/7oz dark brown sugar
150驳/5陆辞锄 currants
50驳/1戮辞锄 ground almonds
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp mixed spice
300驳/10陆辞锄 raisins
1 tbsp finely chopped stem ginger
150驳/5陆辞锄 sultanas
200g/7oz butter, plus extra for greasing
4 free-range eggs
50ml/2fl oz whisky, plus extra for feeding the cake