Stir in the candied peel Stir in the currants. Stir in the sultanas Stir in the raisins. Stir in the glace cherries. Stir and make a wish. Divide between the lined cake tins and bake in a slow oven, about 150C for about 3 hours.
Bigger cakes take more time, smaller ones less.
When they stop singing, the top springs back to the touch, they smell right and a skewer comes out clean they are done. Let them cool a few minutes in the tin, then pour a small glass of brandy over each cake. Allow to cool in the tin. Wrap and store.