Country Fruit Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and egg yolks.
2. 2
   Add lemon extract.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour.
5. 5
   Fold in fruits and nuts.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
7. 7
   Fold into cake batter and mix well.
8. 8
   Spoon into greased 10 inch tub pan or 2 loaf pans.
9. 9
   Bake at 200°
10. 10
    for 1 1/2 hours.
11. 11
    Increase heat to 250° and bake 1 hour.
12. 12
    Increase heat to 300° and bake 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Remove from oven.
14. 14
    Cool completely in pan.
15. 15
    Store in aluminum foil.
16. 16
    May be frozen.