Name: Black Fruitcake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 1 fruitcake
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups dried figs; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup currants; 1 cup prunes; 1 cup dates; 1 cup dried apricots; 1 cup dried cherries; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup dried blueberries; 1 cup dried blackberries; 1 cup brandy; 1 cup butter; 2 cups dark brown sugar; 5 eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
In a large bowl, combine all the dried fruits and brandy. Let soak for at least 24 hours.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, spices, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
Stir in the soaked fruits and nuts.
Pour the batter into a greased and lined pan.
Bake for about 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing and serving.

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