Classic Fruitcake Loaves

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon orange extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 7 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
• 1 (8-oz.) container red candied cherries, chopped
• 1 (8-oz.) container green candied cherries, chopped
• 3 cups pecan halves, coarsely chopped and toasted
• 1 cup walnut halves, coarsely chopped and toasted
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Garnishes: additional candied cherries and pecan halves
• 3 tablespoons brandy (optional)
• Additional brandy (optional)

1. Beat butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well. Add molasses and orange extract, beating well. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients. Add to butter mixture alternately with beaten eggs, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat well after each addition.
2. Combine candied pineapple, chopped cherries, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 cup flour, stirring to coat well. Stir fruit into batter. Spoon batter into 3 heavily greased and floured 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pans. Arrange additional cherries and pecans on top of batter, if desired.
3. Bake at 250u0b0 for 2 1/2 hours or until a wooden pick inserted in center of loaves comes out clean. Brush each loaf with 1 Tbsp. brandy, if desired. Let cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, wrap loaves in brandy-soaked cheesecloth. Store in an airtight container in a cool place up to 3 weeks. Pour a small amount of brandy evenly over loaves each week, if desired.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/classic-fruitcake-loaves (may not work)