Line a 9 x 5 loaf tin with grease proof paper.

Sift the flour, all spices and bicarbonate soda into a medium bowl.

Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy then beat in the eggs followed by the flour.

Peel and mash the bananas and add to the mixture wit nuts and fruit rind.

Turn into the tin and level the top with a knife.

Cook in moderate oven 180 gas or mark 4 for about one and quarter hours until well risen and firm to touch.

Turn loaf onto a wire rack to cool.

You can store the loaf in an airtight tin or wrap in foil for 24 hours before eating.