Old-Fashioned German Fruit Cake

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, or chopped dried cherries)

1/2 cup candied citrus peel, chopped

Optional: 1/4 cup rum or brandy for soaking

Directions: