Christmas Cake

Directions

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   Beat eggs
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   well.
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   Add
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   sugar and continue beating until well mixed.
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   Add
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   vanilla
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   and almond flavoring. Sift together flour, baking
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   powder
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   and
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    salt. Set aside.
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    Combine pecans, cherries, pineapple
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    and
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    dates.
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    Sift flour mixture over this and mix well, then add eggs and sugar mixture.
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    Mix thoroughly. Pour into greased and floured cake pans.
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    Bake over a pan of water for 1 1/2
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    hours in
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    a 250° oven.
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    Serve when cool. Like a fruit cake, portions should be kept small.