4 egg yolks, well beaten
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. mace
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. fruit juice (I use orange or pineapple)
1 c. candied orange peel, chopped
1 c. candied pineapple, chopped
1 c. candied lemon peel, chopped
1 c. chopped dates, chopped
1 c. figs, candied, chopped
1 c. raisins
1 c. cherries, candied, cut in halves
4 c. chopped nuts
1 c. butter or vegetable oil
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Combine sugar and well beaten yolks and beat vigorously for two minutes. Sift flour and measure. Sift two cups of flour with baking powder, salt and spices. Combine the third cup of flour with the fruits and nuts. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the egg yolks and sugar alternately with the fruit juice and beat until smooth. Add the fruits and nuts, the butter or oil, mix well. Fold in egg whites. Turn into loaf or tube pan lined with brown paper, oiled. Bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours.