FRUIT CAKE 
58 oz. walnuts
8 oz. pecans
8 oz. Brazil nuts
16 oz. dates (dried)
16 oz. apricots (dried)
12 oz. prunes (dried)
4 oz. mixed candied fruit
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. dried cherries
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking power
1 tsp. salt
6 eggs
3/4 c. brandy

Grease a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan or an 8 cup souffle dish. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Coarsely chop and combine fruits and nuts.. Sift flour, baking powder and salt over fruits and nuts. Toss. Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Pour over nut mixture. Stir. Press firmly into pan. Bake at 275 degrees for 2 hours. Brush with brandy and cool.

 

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