Rich Fruit Cake

• 1 pack big raisins
• 1/4 kilo dried lemon
• 1/4 kilo nuts
• 1 lemon (juice and peel needed)
• 1/2 pack dates
• 2 cups butter
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 6 eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 4 tbsp. baking powder
• 2 tbsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, allspices
• 1 small bottle grape juice (about 3/4cup)

A day before, cut the fruits and soak in grape juice. The following day, mix the fruits and lemon juice, peel and rind.

Cream butter. Add eggs one at a time mixing continuously. Add sifted flour mixed with baking powder. Add the fruits and the spices.

Put into a mold and bake at 325 degrees F.