Step 1

Place dried fruit in a bowl. Add the strong black coffee, cover and leave overnight or a minimum of 6 hours.

Step 2

Line desired baking pan with baking paper and preheat oven to 170C.

Step 3

Add 2 cups of self-raising flour and stir thoroughly with a wooden spoon or spatula.

Step 4

Place mixture in pan, spread top evenly and bake in oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 5

Allow cake to cool before removing from pan.