Heavenly Moist Fruitcake (Rich, Tender, Make-Ahead) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (130 g) dried apricots, chopped
• 1 cup (120 g) dried cranberries
• 1 cup (140 g) dried cherries
• 1 cup (150 g) raisins
• 1 cup (140 g) mixed candied peel
• 1 cup (115 g) walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup (115 g) pecans, chopped
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) orange juice
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) dark rum, or more orange juice
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
• 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (105 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons dark rum or orange juice, for brushing