Ingredients

4 cups coarsely chopped or snipped high-quality mixed dried and/or glazed fruits such as apricots, cherries, citron, dates, and pineapple 2 cups golden raisins 2 cups dried currants and/or cranberries 1/2 cup chopped drained preserved ginger in syrup or crystallized ginger 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons grated or minced fresh orange zest 2 tablespoons grated or minced fresh lemon zest 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon pure almond extract 1 cup brandy for soaking fruit 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar 5 eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten 1/2 cup light molasses 4 cups coarsely chopped mixed nuts such as hazelnuts (filberts), pecans, and walnuts Brandy for soaking cakes (optional)

Description

Winter Fruitcake, Recipe

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