Grandma Leach's Famous Fruitcake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed candied fruit
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg