Enhanced Scrumptious Vegan Fruit Cake

1 500 g packet essential Waitrose mixed fruit (or 3 cups of mixed dried fruit)

2 cups grated carrot

1 tspn mixed spice

2 cups slivered almonds or other nuts

2 ½ cups wholemeal flour

2 cups water

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

Gently simmer fruit, spice, oil and water together .

In a separate bowl, mix flour, carrot and nuts together.

Add dry mixture to cooked mixture, mix well.

Put into an oiled tin or rectangular dish lined with baking paper.

Bake at 160 c for approx 1 hour