Place dried fruits, sugars, salt, spices, water, juice, and butter in a pot, and bring to simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool to lukewarm or completely to room temperature, for 45-60 minutes

In a bowl, mix flour and baking soda, set a side

On a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs

Once fruit mixture is no longer hot, stir in eggs, followed with flour mixture. Mix until just combined

Pour batter into parchment lined loaf pan and bake cake on preheated 325 F until knife inserted in center comes out clean (60-75 mins)

Let cake rest, before slicing. Flavor Will develop even more the next day and the cake is good for a whole week in the fridge.