Guinness Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F/175C (Gas Mark 4).
2. 2
   Lightly grease a deep 9-in/23-cm cake pan with butter.
3. 3
   Combine the butter and sugar together in a small saucepan and melt the butter over low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then stir in the stout.
4. 4
   Add the orange zest, sultanas, raisins, and candied lemon and/or orange peel.
5. 5
   Raise the heat to high, bring to a boil, and boil, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
7. 7
   Sift the flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice together into a large bowl.
8. 8
   When the Guinness mixture has cooled to lukewarm, stir it into the flour mixture.
9. 9
   Stir in the cherries, then slowly add the eggs, mixing well.
10. 10
    Spoon the batter into the pan, and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until done.