Step 1

Mix the butter and sugar well until the mixture is light and creamy.

Step 2

Add the eggs one at a time.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl add flour, spice mix, baking powder and a pinch of salt

Step 4

Fold in the butter mixture alternatively.

Step 5

Sprinkle a tbsp of flour to the chopped fruits and mix them lightly and set aside.

Step 6

Add vanilla, almond extract and caramel to the cake batter.

Step 7

Lastly add all the dry fruits and stir them in.

Step 8

Place the cake batter in a greased baking pan.

Step 9

Bake it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 45 mins or until the toothpick inserted in it comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool and store it for 3 -4 days in an airtight container before serving.

Step 11

Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream.

Step 12

Combine sugar and water and bring it to a boil on medium heat

Step 13

Allow it to boil till the color of the liquid turns golden brown

Step 14

Stir it once in a while.

Step 15

Take it off the heat when the desired color is obtained

Step 16

Add it to the cake batter almost immediately and do not allow it to cool off, otherwise it will solidify.