Collins Street Bakery Fruit Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups mixed dried fruits* (raisins, currants, chopped dates, glace cherries)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans*
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup brandy or freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice