Spice Fruitcake with Brandy Recipe - WPTF-AM

Ingredients

• 8 ounces candied orange peel, diced
• 8 ounces candied citron, diced
• 8 ounces candied pineapple, diced
• 8 ounces of fruitcake mixed fruit, diced
• 4 ounces whole red candied cherries
• 4 ounces whole green candied cherries
• 1 cup dried currants
• 1 cup raisins, golden or dark
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup brandy, or good bourbon
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 11 ounces (1 cup plus 6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for pan, room temperature
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup molasse