8 ounces diced candied orange peel
8 ounces diced citron
8 ounces diced pineapple
8 ounces diced fruitcake mixed fruit
4 ounces whole red candied cherries
4 ounces whole green candied cherries
1 cup currants
1 cup golden or dark raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup brandy or good bourbon
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
5 eggs, separated
1/2 cup molasses