Heirloom Fruit Cake - California Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups California natural raisins
• 1 1/2 Cups California golden raisins
• 1 Cup mixed candied fruits
• 1 Cup whole candied cherries
• 1 Cup candied pineapple chunks
• 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 Teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 Teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 Cup brandy or fruit juice
• 1 Cup walnut pieces
• 1/2 Cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 Cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Cups flour
• 1 Teaspoon baking soda
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• Brandy; for aging