Spiced Dark Fruitcake With Brandy

Name: Spiced Dark Fruitcake With Brandy
Ingredients: 8 ounces diced candied orange peel; 8 ounces diced citron; 8 ounces diced pineapple; 8 ounces diced fruitcake mixed fruit; 4 ounces whole red candied cherries; 4 ounces whole green candied cherries; 1 cup currants; 1 cup golden or dark raisins; 1 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup brandy or good bourbon; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed; 5 eggs, separated; 1/2 cup molasses

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"A flavorful fruitcake recipe - this fruit cake is packed with dried and candied fruits, brandy, molasses, and other ingredients. A delicious holiday fruitcake recipe...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces diced candied orange peel

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8 ounces diced citron

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8 ounces diced pineapple

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8 ounces diced fruitcake mixed fruit

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4 ounces whole red candied cherries

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4 ounces whole green candied cherries

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1 cup currants

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1 cup golden or dark raisins

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1 cup chopped dates

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1/2 cup orange juice

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1/2 cup brandy or good bourbon

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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

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1/2 teaspoon ground mace

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1 teaspoon baking powder

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature

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2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed

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5 eggs, separated

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1/2 cup molasses

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