Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground mace
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup currants
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 pound pecan halves
• 1/4 cup candied cherries
• 1/4 pound candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 pound chopped candied citron
• 1/4 pound pitted dates
• 1/4 pound chopped candied orange peel