Combine sultanas, currants, and chopped dried fruit in the largest mixing bowl you have. Add the orange zest, juice, crushed pineapple (with juice) and brandy. Mix well.
Cover and leave overnight to soak, stirring occasionally. (I left this for two days with no problems).
Turn the oven onto 180 degrees C and toast the almonds until just brown. Remove from the oven, let cool, and add to the fruit mixture.
Turn the oven down to 150 degrees Celsius.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating to combine. The mixture might curdle but this isn't a problem.
Stir through the vanilla and almond essences, then add to the fruit mixture with the ground almonds. Stir well to combine.
Sift the flour, baking powder and spices together. Mix through the fruit mixture. (My grandma told me that a light hand is necessary & not to overmix - otherwise the cake turns out tough & dry - who am I to argue with grandma?).
Spoon into a prepared baking tin (mine measures 7in x 9in), then bake for 3 hours.
If the top starts browning too quickly cover with baking paper.
Remove from the oven after 3 hours and cool. Gently pierce the top of the cake with a skewer in 10-12 places, then trickle over 3T of the extra brandy.
Wrap in tin foil and baking paper, and store in an airtight tin for 3-4 months. Feed regularly with brandy to keep the cake moist and flavourful.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2357.8 Kcal (9872 kJ)
Calories from fat	713.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	79.27g	122%
Cholesterol	312.21mg	104%
Sodium	1029.87mg	43%
Potassium	2183.59mg	46%
Total Carbs	404.89g	135%
Sugars	144.52g	578%
Dietary Fiber	14.81g	59%
Protein	32.69g	65%
Vitamin C	1305.4mg	2176%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	6.6mg	37%
Calcium	2709.7mg	271%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	262.58 Kcal (1099 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.83g	122%
Cholesterol	34.77mg	104%
Sodium	114.69mg	43%
Potassium	243.18mg	46%
Total Carbs	45.09g	135%
Sugars	16.09g	578%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	59%
Protein	3.64g	65%
Vitamin C	145.4mg	2176%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	17%
Iron	0.7mg	37%
Calcium	301.8mg	271%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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