Grease & Line 2 x 21b loaf tins (I use loaf liners  - they are ace!)

Preheat the oven 140C/275F/Gas 1

In a large pan warm the Butter, Caster Sugar, Dried Fruit and tea - melt

Tip the Self-raising flour into a large bowl, with the eggs and mix Add the melted mixture to the flour mix, a little at a time and stir until totally combined

Bake for approx 60 minutes. Insert a fine knitting needle and if it comes out clean you're done. If not bake for an additional 10 minutes until baked

Leave to cool - then add that butter and cheese and away you go!

Enjoy the delights of my Mums Lincolnshire Plum loaf / cake