Spirited Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine fruit, nuts and brandy in a large covered mixing bowl, allow to soak overnight.
2. 2
   Heat oven to 250 degrees.
3. 3
   Line 2 loaf pans with lightly oiled wax paper.
4. 4
   In a large freezer baggie, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder, tossing to mix.
5. 5
   Drain fruit/nut, brandy mixture, reusing bowl.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture to fruit/ nut mix, stir well.
7. 7
   In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs till frothy, add vanilla to mix.
8. 8
   Pour egg& vanilla mix into fruit/nut/flour mixture, stirring by hand to combine Divide mixture evenly into loaf pans.
9. 9
   Bake for 1 3/4- 2 hours.
10. 10
    Cool on wire racks.
11. 11
    When cool, remove from pans and wrap.