English Cider Cake(Makes 8 Servings.)

Into medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and seasonings; set aside.

Preheat oven to 375°.

In small mixing bowl, using mixer at medium speed, cream margarine with granulated sugar; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add egg mixture alternately with cider to flour mixture, stirring until batter is smooth.

Fold in fruits.

Line bottom of 7 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan with paper.

Pour batter into pan; bake for 40 to 50 minutes (until cake tester inserted in center comes out dry).

Let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack.

Let cool 10 minutes longer.

Using a sieve or tea strainer, sift confectioners sugar over loaf.

To serve, cut into 8 equal slices.