With all the rubbish about Brexit - the whole village is quivering and wondering what on earth is going on… what is going to happen.
To cheer myself up… and gladden the hearts of my neighbours - I shall be making this cake and offering it around.
Not everyone likes alcohol, so, I do not brush the sponge with brandy (nor do I top with fruit). Instead, I offer a side-helping of prunes steeped in alcohol.