Fruit Loaf Cake

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups sultanas
3/4 cup chopped raisins
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup water
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups wholemeal self-rising (raising) flour
2 egg whites

Microwave Method:

1. Mix first four ingredients together. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes on HIGH.
2. Stir oats and milk together. Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
3. Combine dried fruits, oat mixture, ginger, cinnamon and flour together.
4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into fruit mixture.
5. Spoon into a greased 9 1/2 x 5 inch (24 x 13 cm) loaf dish.
6. Place on a rack, cook for 8-12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
7. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before turning out. Cool on rack.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Mix first four ingredients together. Cover and cook 3-4 minutes on HIGH.
2. Stir oats and milk together. Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
4. Combine dried fruits, oat mixture, ginger, cinnamon and flour together.
5. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into fruit mixture.
6. Spoon into a greased 9 1/2 x 5 inch (24 x 13 cm) loaf dish.
7. Place on Low Rack, cook for 20-22 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE.
8. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before turning out. Cool on rack.