1–2 small dessert apples, about 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
250g/9oz caster sugar
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú crystallised ginger
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú currants
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú dried mixed fruit
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground mixed spice
25g/1oz caster sugar
100ml/3½fl oz sunflower oil
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú unsalted butter
½ batch cream cheese frosting (see Tip below), to serve
4 free-range eggs