Before you start, pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4 and grease and base line a 8inch (20cm) cake tin or a 2lb loaf tin, greased and lined.

Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and beat together thoroughly. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin, smooth the surface and bake in a pre-heated oven for 45-50 minutes until well risen and firm. Allow to cool.

For the topping and filling, place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together until smooth. If filling the cake with icing, slice cake in half (lengthways) using a sharp knife; spread half the mixture on to base sponge, place other half of cake on top and spread with remaining cream cheese mixture.

Decorate with either the Physalis fruit for a special occasion or some walnut halves.