Egg-less fruit n nut cake

I made this fruit and nut cake for this new year as it is very easy to make. It is rich in fruits and nuts and can be made for any occasions It tastes great even without any glazing.

Ingredients:
All-purpose flour/ maida -1 cup (100 ml)
Coco powder -1/2 cup
Powdered sugar -1 cup
Fruit n cuts -1/2 cup
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Eating soda -1 tsp
Salt -1 tsp
Butter -1/ 2 cup
Curd -1/2 cup
Milk 1/2 cup
Mixed fruit essence -1 tsp
Bring all the ingredients to room temperature.

Method:
Fruits n nuts can be anything like cashew nut, candied papaya pieces, cherries, raisins, black currants and walnut. 
Wash fruits like raisins and candied papayas in water. Dry and keep it aside. Chop the nuts, raisins and cherries. Combine the fruits and nuts and measure. Dust 1tsp of flour on them. This is done so that they don't sink to the bottom while baking.

Grease a baking pan. Line it with butter/parchment paper. Grease that also. Set it aside. 

Pre-heat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. 

Combine the flour, coco powder, baking powder, eating soda and salt. Sieve twice. This is done to evenly distribute the baking powder and soda.

Mix the sugar and butter to form a smooth cream. Add milk and curd. Mix it well. 

Next, add the flour mixture little by little to the butter mixture. The consistency should be thick and sticky. If it is very thick then add more milk. 

Stir in the essence and finally the chopped fruits and nuts. Pour it in the prepared baking pan. Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes. Check the middle of the cake by inserting a fork. If it is wet and sticky, bake for another 5 minutes. Keep checking till the fork comes out clean. Switch of the oven. Rest the cake in the oven for another 5 minutes and then remove it. Cool it completely before turning it upside down. Cut it and enjoy.

Note:
Vanilla essence can also be added instead of mixed fruit essence.
Any fresh juice can also be added instead of milk.