Traditionally served on christmas eve in Italy.

1 cup water
1 cup sultanas
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter/margarine
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sifted flour


1. Mix together water, sultanas, walnuts and almonds in a saucepan and bring to boil.
2. Reduce heat simmer for 5 minutes. Cool
3. Cream butter and sugar.
4. Add egg. Beat well.
5. Add vanilla. Add sifted flour and baking powder to creamed mixture.
6. Add fruit mixture. Blend Thoroughly.
7. Pour into well buttered 20cm square tin.
8. Bake at 180 degrees celcius for 30 minutes.