Chop all fruit and let soak in rums for at least 1 week.
On the day pour fruit mixture in a blender and blend until a thick mixture is formed.
Set aside.
Brown sugar in a pot then slowly add boiling hot water.
Set aside and let cool.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Cream butter and sugar.
Gradually add eggs.
Add lemon zest and essences.
Add flour, baking powder & spices. Sift in a bowl.
Gradually add dry ingredients.
Mix in fruit mixture and browning.
Pour into two (2) greased and floured cake pans.
Bake for 2 - 2 ½ hours.
Immediately pour ¾ cup of cherry brandy into cake as soon as it's out of the oven.
