Friendship Fruitcake

Directions

1. 1
   Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs.
2. 2
   In a very large container, mix sugar, salt, spices and crumbs.
3. 3
   Beat eggs and milk and add to the dry mixture.
4. 4
   Add fruits and nuts, mixing well. Spoon into a tube pan completely lined with aluminum foil and greased.
5. 5
   Decorate the top with whole candied pineapple slices and candied cherries.
6. 6
   Cover with foil tightly and bake in 225° oven for 2 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Remove foil from the top for the last 30 minutes of baking.
8. 8
   Cool completely in the pan.
9. 9
   Remove from pan, wrap in foil and store in the refrigerator.
10. 10
    This cake improves with age so it is best to make it in September or October.