Dark Fruitcake

Ingredients

2 cups mixed candied fruit

1 (16 ounce) jars mincemeat

1 1/2 cups golden raisins

1 1/2 cups dark raisins

2/3-1 cup candied citron peel

1 1/2 cups blanched whole almonds

1 1/2 cups whole brazil nuts

1 1/2 cups hazelnuts

2 cups pecan halves

2 cups dried apricots, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 cups pitted dates, coarsely chopped

3/4 cup wholecandied red cherries or 3/4 cup green glazed cherries(or combination, recommended)

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/4-1/2 cup extra flour, for coating fruits and nuts

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup dark molasses

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup dark rum or 1 cup brandy

1/4-1/2 cup water or 1/4-1/2 cup orange juice

4 -5 eggs(1 cup)

1 cup oil(canola, safflower, corn, etc.)

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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