Classic Christmas Fruit Cake Rich, Buttery Holiday Fruit Cake Filled with Soaked Dried Fruits, Nuts, and Festive Spices Recipe Ingredients: For the Fruit Soak: 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates, apricots, candied peel, and cherries) ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) ½ cup dark rum, brandy, or orange juice Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon For the Cake Batter: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup dark brown sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 cups all-purpo