Buttery Light Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 300F.
2. 2
   Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt in bowl; mix well.
4. 4
   Add candied fruits, raisins and almonds; toss together to coat fruit with dry ingredients.
5. 5
   Beat butter in another bowl until creamy.
6. 6
   Add sugar; continue beating until mixture is light and fluffy.
7. 7
   Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Gradually stir in fruit mixture until well mixed.
9. 9
   Pour into prepared pan.
10. 10
    Bake 85-95 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool completely; remove from pan.