North Country Overnight Spice Cake

• 1lb plain flour
• 6oz lard
• 2oz

Rub the fat into the flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Sift in the sugar, almonds, spice and soda. Scatter the currants and raisins over the mixture. Mix to a soft dough with the milk. Place the mixture in an 8-9 inch round cake tin, greased and lined with foil or parchment paper. Leave overnight. Next day, bake at 325°F, 170°C, gas mark 3 for one hour, then reduce the heat