Darkside Fruitcake

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried pineapple, chopped
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups dried dates, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
• 1 cup brandy
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups light brown sugar, loosely packed
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted then cooled
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, chopped
• 2 (3.2-ounce) bars 70% dark chocolate, chopped