This loaf is simplicity itself, and all you have to remember is to soak the fruit the night before you want to make it; it is very moist and it keeps well ~ it's also wonderful when toasted after a few days. It's a real comfort bake, a warm cosy tea loaf with an impeccable heritage in British tea-time baking ~ tea has often been used to soak fruit for all manner of cakes and quick breads ~ it plumps the fruit up and makes the cake moist and fragrant with a subtle tea flavour.