Dark Fruitcake

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. butter
• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, allspice and cloves
• 16 oz. diced mixed candied fruits and peels
• 1 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
• 1 c. orange juice
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted, whole dates
• 8 oz. whole red or green candied cherries
• 1 (15 oz.) pkg. raisins
• 1 c. slivered almonds
• 1 c. pecan halves
• 1/2 c. chopped candied pineapple
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 c. light molasses