Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter or spray a Bundt pan well with nonstick spray.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and orange zest for a few minutes, until pale and light. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the mincemeat in two, stirring just until combined.

Step 5

Scrape into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until deep golden and springy to the touch. Turn the cake out of the pan onto a wire rack while it’s still warm. If you like, dust the top with icing sugar. Serves