Jill's Fruitcake
| Yield: | 6 Loaves |
| Categories: | Cakes, Holiday, Fruits, Desserts |
| 4 | c | All-purpose flour, divided |
| 1 1/2 | c | Pecan halves, divided |
| 1 | c | Chopped almonds |
| 1 | c | Chopped pecans |
| 1 | c | Chopped dates |
| 1 | lb | Fruitcake mix |
| 1/2 | lb | Red and green candied cherries |
| 1 | ts | Baking powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | tb | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 | tb | Ground cloves |
| 1 | tb | Ground allspice |
| 1 | tb | Freshly grated nutmeg |
| 3/4 | c | Butter |
| 2 | c | Sugar |
| 5 | lg | Eggs |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla extract |
| Brandy |
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