Sook and Buddy's Fruitcake Recipe

Sook’s Famous “Christmas Memory” Fruitcake

2 ½ lb Brazil nuts

2 ½ lb white and dark raisins, mixed

½ lb candied cherries

½ lb candied pineapple

1 lb citron

½ lb blanched almonds

½ lb pecan halves

½ lb black walnuts

½ lb dried figs

1 tb nutmeg

1 tb cloves

2 tb grated bitter chocolate

8 oz grape jelly

8 oz grape juice

8 oz Bourbon whiskey

1 tb cinnamon

1 tb allspice

2 c butter

2 c sugar

12 eggs

4 c flour

Cut the fruits and nuts into small pieces, and coat them with some of the flour. Cream the butter and sugar together, adding one egg at a time, beating well. Add the rest of the flour. Add the floured fruits and nuts, spices, seasoning, and flavorings. Mix by hand. Line a large cake tin with wax paper, grease, then flour. Pour the mixture into the pan and put it in a steamer over cold water. Close the steamer and bring the water to a rolling boil. Lower the heat and steam the cake for about four-and-one-half hours. Preheat oven to around 250 degrees, and bake for one hour. 

(kidnapped from quora and Sook's Cookbook)