Martha Washington's Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 2 3/4 cups golden raisins
• 2 cups dried currants
• 1 cup orange zest
• 6 ounces candied lemon peel
• 3/4 cup chopped candied citron
• 1/3 cup candied angelica
• 1/3 cup red candied cherries
• 1/3 cup green candied cherries
• 1/2 cup brandy
• 4 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups white sugar
• 10 eggs, separated
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup sherry
• 1 cup sherry