Golden Fruitcake
"This fruitcake is golden rather than deep-brown, and filled with tasty dried fruits and nuts...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (283g) raisins: golden jumbo or your favorite type of raisins
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1 cup (120g) dried cranberries
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1 cup (120g) dried apricots chopped
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1 cup (128g) candied lemon peel
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1 3/4 cups (283g) candied red cherries
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3/4 cup (170g) brandy rum or whiskey; or apple juice plus extra to brush over the cakes when they come out of the oven
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16 tablespoons (227g) unsalted butter at room temperature at least 65°F
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1 3/4 cups (347g) sugar
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1/4 cup (78g) light corn syrup
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia optional
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5 large eggs at room temperature
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3 3/4 cups (450g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 cup (227g) milk at room temperature
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2 cups (227g) diced pecans or walnuts optional
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