Rich Spiced Fruit Cake With Brandy

Ingredients

• 1 pound all-purpose flour
• 1 pound granulated sugar
• 1 pound unsalted butter
• ½ pound candied citron, sliced
• 4 pounds currants
• 4 pounds raisins, stoned and chopped
• 9 large eggs, separated
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground mace
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• ¾ cup brandy

Method

1. 1 Toss the currants and raisins with the flour until coated. Set aside.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix the cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, and sugar.
3. 3 Cream the butter and sugar mixture until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time.
4. 4 Fold in the whipped egg whites and brandy. Gently mix in the floured fruit and flour until combined.
5. 5 Pour batter into two large tins lined with double parchment paper. Bake at 350°F for 3 hours.