Soak your fruits in orange juice for a day or two....Use enough juice depending on the quantity of fruits
Preheat your oven to 180 degree s C and grease your pan
Sift your dry ingredients in a bowl
In a separate bowl, cream your butter and sugar together till light and creamy
Add your eggs one at a time,scrapping the bottom of your bowl
Add your essence and orange juice,and orange zest
Add in half of the dry mixture,give a good mix before adding your fruits and its juices. Add half of the milk at this point
Add in the remaining flour and milk.Do not over mix
Pour your batter to the greased pan and bake for 55-65 minutes... Or till ready(everyone understands their oven)
You could let it rest and eat immediately or a day later
