Cranberry Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, & grease a 9-inch tube baking pan with removable bottom.
2. 2
   In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder & 1 teaspoon salt, & set aside.
3. 3
   In a larger covered container, shake together 2 cups walnuts, 1 1/2 cups raisins, 1 cup cranberries & 1 tablespoon flour to coat, then set aside.
4. 4
   In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar & butter on low speed until blended, then beat on high speed 2 minutes.
5. 5
   On low speed, beat in eggs, brandy vanilla & the flour & baking powder & salt mixture, until well blended.
6. 6
   Stir in walnut/raisin/cranberry micture, then spoon batter into prepared pan.
7. 7
   Top with 3/4 cup walnut halves, & bake about 75 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Remove from oven & cool in pan for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Run a small metal spatula around cake to loosen from side of pan, then invert cake onto wire rack.
10. 10
    Cool completely, then melt apple jelly & brush over cake. Refrigerate.