Aunt Daudies' Fruit Cake

Name: Aunt Daudies' Fruit Cake
Ingredients: 1 c. orange juice; 4 eggs; 2 c. sugar; 2 sticks margarine; 4 tsp. baking powder; 1 lb. red candied cherries; 1 lb. green candied cherries; 1 lb. candied pineapple; 1 small box dates, chopped; 1 can coconut; 1 qt. chopped pecans; 4 c. flour (plain); 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/4 tsp. salt

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. orange juice
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
2 sticks margarine
4 tsp. baking powder
1 lb. red candied cherries
1 lb. green candied cherries
1 lb. candied pineapple
1 small box dates, chopped
1 can coconut
1 qt. chopped pecans
4 c. flour (plain)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Soften margarine.
2

In very large bowl, mix by hand the margarine, sugar and eggs.
3

Add dry ingredients and orange juice. Add candied fruit, nuts, dates and coconut.
4

Mixture will be stiff.
5

Place in greased pans.
6

Will make several small cakes. Fill pans to about 2/3 full.
7

Bake in 225° oven (no higher) 3 hours or until light brown.
8

Will store well for 2 to 3 months. Store, tightly covered.