Boiled Fruit Cake

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 packet mixed fruit
1/2 lb shortening
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups self raising flour
1 cup plain flour
few drops vanilla, lemon and almond essence

Method:
Place sugar, fruit, shortening, water, and spices in a saucepan. Boil gently for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Stir in bicarbonate soda. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Beat the eggs until frothy then add essences. Fold in both the sifted flours. Place the mixture into a greased 7 1/2 inch square baking tin. Cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.