Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 170C/150C fan/gas 5.

Step 2

Place the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat until really light and creamy. Then gradually beat in the eggs.

Step 3

Fold in the flour, fruit and spice to give a soft dropping consistency.

Step 4

Bake for 45-50 mins until just firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely.

Step 5

Brush with apricot jam then roll out the marzipan on a lightly dusted work surface. Spread the top of the cake thinly with jam then press the marzipan on top.

Step 6

Make up the royal icing sugar as directed on the pack, then place in a small piping bag, snip the end and drizzle over the cake. Decorate with sprinkles then cut into slices.