Rich Wedding Cake

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less

6 cups sultana raisins
6 cups seedless raisins
3 cups currants
1/2 lb cherries
3 cups mixed peel
8 oz dates
2 cups walnuts
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cloves
3 1/2 cups flour
1 lb butter
2 cups sugar
12 eggs yolks
12 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup strong coffee

Grease 3 wedding cake pans (4", 6" and 8" in diameter) lined with greased, heavy brown paper. Combine fruits and nuts; dust with a little flour and let stand overnight. Stir baking powder, salt, all spices and flour together. Cream butter; add sugar gradually, beating between additions. Add egg whites and yolks and other liquids, and blend in dry ingredients. Fold in floured fruits and nuts. Fill prepared pans 2/3 full. Bake at 275°F for 4-6 hours until done.