Simnel Cake

Name: Simnel Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients: 150 g sultanas; 150 g currants; 50 g chopped mixed peel; 50 g glacé cherries; 30 g brandy; 240 g granulated sugar; 220 g blanched almonds; 2 egg yolks; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp orange blossom water; ¼ tsp natural vanilla extract; 1 - 2 tsp natural almond extract; unsalted butter; 1 lemon; 175 g soft brown sugar; 175 g unsalted butter; 3 large eggs; 15 g golden syrup; 175 g plain flour; 1 tsp mixed spice; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch fine sea salt; 20 g apricot jam; 1 egg white