Southern Fruitcake

Combine first 9 ingredients; let stand overnight.

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add jelly, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine flour and spices; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in fruit mixture and flavorings.

Spoon batter into a brown paper-lined and greased 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 275° for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until cake tests done. Cool cake completely in pan.