Sri Lankan Christmas Cake

Name: Sri Lankan Christmas Cake
Ingredients: 1 pound cashew nuts, finely chopped; 1 pound sultanas (golden raisins); 1 pound raisins (such as jumbo flames); 1 pound candied cherries; One 16oz jar Sri Lankan ginger preserve (or 14 oz candied ginger); One 16oz jar Sri Lankan chow chow preserve (which, by the way, is not the same as Chinese, so do not substitute); 8 ounces Sri Lankan pumpkin preserve; 1/2 pound candied orange peel; 1/2 pound candied lemon peel; 1 pound butter; 1 pound semolina; 24 egg yolks; 12 egg whites; 1 pound granulated sugar; Zest of one lemon, finely shredded; Zest of one orange, finely shredded; Juice of one orange; Juice of one lemon; 1 teaspoon rose water; 3 tablespoons vanilla extract; 2 cups brandy (plus more for drizzling); 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons ground Ceylon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom