In a bowl put a handfuls of (yes I mean it) of dried apricots, (do not cut), raisins, dates (seedless), and sugared cherries. You can add figs too. (I didn't have at home.) Add walnuts, hazelnuts, chusios, and almonds. The only thing that I do not put is peanuts.

Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 3 eggs.

Mix all very well and add 1 cup flour.

Again mix until all is well blended. (It is very sticky.)

Take an English baking pan; cover with wax baking paper. Fill with the sticky dough and push as much as you can and level the dough in the pan.

Bake in a preheated 350°F hot oven for 40-45 minutes.

This cake is dark brown in colour and hard like a stick. Cool and with a sharp knife cut thin slices. MMMM it is gooood. Keep very well. Wrap in nylon bag.

Posted by Rina Perry